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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,864.58, 4,298.85 and 1,133.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,864.58, 4,298.85 and 1,133.34 is: 1,700.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,864.58 : 4,298.85 = 1,133.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,864.58/4,298.85 = 1,133.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,864.58x = 4,298.85 × 1,133.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,864.58x = 4,872,058.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,872,058.66/2,864.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,700.79

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