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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,862.72, 4,294.44 and 1,107.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,862.72, 4,294.44 and 1,107.32 is: 1,661.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,862.72 : 4,294.44 = 1,107.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,862.72/4,294.44 = 1,107.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,862.72x = 4,294.44 × 1,107.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,862.72x = 4,755,297.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,755,297.83/2,862.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,661.11

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