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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,864.92, 4,298.94 and 1,134.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,864.92, 4,298.94 and 1,134.76 is: 1,702.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,864.92 : 4,298.94 = 1,134.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,864.92/4,298.94 = 1,134.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,864.92x = 4,298.94 × 1,134.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,864.92x = 4,878,265.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,878,265.15/2,864.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,702.76

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