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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,863.08, 4,297.02 and 1,132.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,863.08, 4,297.02 and 1,132.92 is: 1,700.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,863.08 : 4,297.02 = 1,132.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,863.08/4,297.02 = 1,132.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,863.08x = 4,297.02 × 1,132.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,863.08x = 4,868,179.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,868,179.90/2,863.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,700.33

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