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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,848.64, 4,273.56 and 1,117.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,848.64, 4,273.56 and 1,117.44 is: 1,676.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,848.64 : 4,273.56 = 1,117.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,848.64/4,273.56 = 1,117.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,848.64x = 4,273.56 × 1,117.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,848.64x = 4,775,446.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,775,446.89/2,848.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,676.40

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