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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,845.26, 4,270.05 and 1,114.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,845.26, 4,270.05 and 1,114.02 is: 1,671.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,845.26 : 4,270.05 = 1,114.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,845.26/4,270.05 = 1,114.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,845.26x = 4,270.05 × 1,114.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,845.26x = 4,756,921.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,756,921.10/2,845.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,671.88

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