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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,864.78, 4,297.44 and 1,133

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,864.78, 4,297.44 and 1,133 is: 1,699.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,864.78 : 4,297.44 = 1,133 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,864.78/4,297.44 = 1,133/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,864.78x = 4,297.44 × 1,133
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,864.78x = 4,868,999.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,868,999.52/2,864.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,699.61

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