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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,846.68, 4,270.98 and 1,114.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,846.68, 4,270.98 and 1,114.36 is: 1,671.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,846.68 : 4,270.98 = 1,114.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,846.68/4,270.98 = 1,114.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,846.68x = 4,270.98 × 1,114.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,846.68x = 4,759,409.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,759,409.27/2,846.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,671.92

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