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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,846.53, 4,271.01 and 1,114.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,846.53, 4,271.01 and 1,114.75 is: 1,672.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,846.53 : 4,271.01 = 1,114.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,846.53/4,271.01 = 1,114.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,846.53x = 4,271.01 × 1,114.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,846.53x = 4,761,108.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,761,108.40/2,846.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,672.60

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