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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,864.09, 4,294.51 and 1,130.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,864.09, 4,294.51 and 1,130.69 is: 1,695.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,864.09 : 4,294.51 = 1,130.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,864.09/4,294.51 = 1,130.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,864.09x = 4,294.51 × 1,130.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,864.09x = 4,855,759.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,855,759.51/2,864.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,695.39

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