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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,864.11, 4,296.19 and 1,132.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,864.11, 4,296.19 and 1,132.73 is: 1,699.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,864.11 : 4,296.19 = 1,132.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,864.11/4,296.19 = 1,132.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,864.11x = 4,296.19 × 1,132.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,864.11x = 4,866,441.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,866,441.39/2,864.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,699.11

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