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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,865.52, 4,295.76 and 1,135.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,865.52, 4,295.76 and 1,135.36 is: 1,702.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,865.52 : 4,295.76 = 1,135.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,865.52/4,295.76 = 1,135.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,865.52x = 4,295.76 × 1,135.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,865.52x = 4,877,234.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,877,234.07/2,865.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,702.04

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