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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,846.63, 4,270.55 and 1,115.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,846.63, 4,270.55 and 1,115.25 is: 1,673.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,846.63 : 4,270.55 = 1,115.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,846.63/4,270.55 = 1,115.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,846.63x = 4,270.55 × 1,115.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,846.63x = 4,762,725.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,762,725.31/2,846.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,673.11

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