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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,845.68, 4,269.48 and 1,113.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,845.68, 4,269.48 and 1,113.36 is: 1,670.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,845.68 : 4,269.48 = 1,113.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,845.68/4,269.48 = 1,113.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,845.68x = 4,269.48 × 1,113.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,845.68x = 4,753,468.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,753,468.25/2,845.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,670.42

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