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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,844.92, 4,267.92 and 1,113.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,844.92, 4,267.92 and 1,113.50 is: 1,670.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,844.92 : 4,267.92 = 1,113.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,844.92/4,267.92 = 1,113.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,844.92x = 4,267.92 × 1,113.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,844.92x = 4,752,328.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,752,328.92/2,844.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,670.46

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