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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,864.08, 4,297.56 and 1,133.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,864.08, 4,297.56 and 1,133.92 is: 1,701.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,864.08 : 4,297.56 = 1,133.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,864.08/4,297.56 = 1,133.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,864.08x = 4,297.56 × 1,133.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,864.08x = 4,873,089.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,873,089.24/2,864.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,701.45

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