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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,846.98, 4,270.44 and 1,114.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,846.98, 4,270.44 and 1,114.38 is: 1,671.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,846.98 : 4,270.44 = 1,114.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,846.98/4,270.44 = 1,114.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,846.98x = 4,270.44 × 1,114.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,846.98x = 4,758,892.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,758,892.93/2,846.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,671.56

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