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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,865.13, 4,296.33 and 1,110.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,865.13, 4,296.33 and 1,110.96 is: 1,665.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,865.13 : 4,296.33 = 1,110.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,865.13/4,296.33 = 1,110.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,865.13x = 4,296.33 × 1,110.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,865.13x = 4,773,050.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,773,050.78/2,865.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,665.91

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