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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,864.88, 4,293.54 and 1,132.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,864.88, 4,293.54 and 1,132.56 is: 1,697.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,864.88 : 4,293.54 = 1,132.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,864.88/4,293.54 = 1,132.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,864.88x = 4,293.54 × 1,132.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,864.88x = 4,862,691.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,862,691.66/2,864.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,697.35

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