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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,846.44, 4,267.42 and 1,114.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,846.44, 4,267.42 and 1,114.92 is: 1,671.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,846.44 : 4,267.42 = 1,114.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,846.44/4,267.42 = 1,114.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,846.44x = 4,267.42 × 1,114.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,846.44x = 4,757,831.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,757,831.91/2,846.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,671.50

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