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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,864.13, 4,296.20 and 1,132.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,864.13, 4,296.20 and 1,132.75 is: 1,699.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,864.13 : 4,296.20 = 1,132.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,864.13/4,296.20 = 1,132.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,864.13x = 4,296.20 × 1,132.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,864.13x = 4,866,520.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,866,520.55/2,864.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,699.13

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