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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,847.92, 4,273.68 and 1,116.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,847.92, 4,273.68 and 1,116.50 is: 1,675.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,847.92 : 4,273.68 = 1,116.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,847.92/4,273.68 = 1,116.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,847.92x = 4,273.68 × 1,116.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,847.92x = 4,771,563.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,771,563.72/2,847.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,675.46

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