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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,844.91, 4,268.99 and 1,114.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,844.91, 4,268.99 and 1,114.75 is: 1,672.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,844.91 : 4,268.99 = 1,114.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,844.91/4,268.99 = 1,114.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,844.91x = 4,268.99 × 1,114.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,844.91x = 4,758,856.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,758,856.60/2,844.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,672.76

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