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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,863.76, 4,296.18 and 1,132.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,863.76, 4,296.18 and 1,132.16 is: 1,698.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,863.76 : 4,296.18 = 1,132.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,863.76/4,296.18 = 1,132.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,863.76x = 4,296.18 × 1,132.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,863.76x = 4,863,963.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,863,963.15/2,863.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,698.45

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