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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,844.71, 4,267.42 and 1,113.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,844.71, 4,267.42 and 1,113.11 is: 1,669.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,844.71 : 4,267.42 = 1,113.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,844.71/4,267.42 = 1,113.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,844.71x = 4,267.42 × 1,113.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,844.71x = 4,750,083.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,750,083.76/2,844.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,669.80

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