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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,864.24, 4,296.74 and 1,109.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,864.24, 4,296.74 and 1,109.20 is: 1,663.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,864.24 : 4,296.74 = 1,109.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,864.24/4,296.74 = 1,109.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,864.24x = 4,296.74 × 1,109.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,864.24x = 4,765,944.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,765,944.01/2,864.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,663.95

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