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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,847.34, 4,268.58 and 1,115.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,847.34, 4,268.58 and 1,115.56 is: 1,672.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,847.34 : 4,268.58 = 1,115.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,847.34/4,268.58 = 1,115.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,847.34x = 4,268.58 × 1,115.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,847.34x = 4,761,857.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,761,857.10/2,847.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,672.39

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