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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,849.40, 4,271.52 and 1,117.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,849.40, 4,271.52 and 1,117.56 is: 1,675.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,849.40 : 4,271.52 = 1,117.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,849.40/4,271.52 = 1,117.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,849.40x = 4,271.52 × 1,117.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,849.40x = 4,773,679.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,773,679.89/2,849.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,675.33

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