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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,844.58, 4,267.23 and 1,112.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,844.58, 4,267.23 and 1,112.98 is: 1,669.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,844.58 : 4,267.23 = 1,112.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,844.58/4,267.23 = 1,112.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,844.58x = 4,267.23 × 1,112.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,844.58x = 4,749,341.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,749,341.65/2,844.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,669.61

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