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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,865.66, 4,299.02 and 1,134.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,865.66, 4,299.02 and 1,134.42 is: 1,701.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,865.66 : 4,299.02 = 1,134.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,865.66/4,299.02 = 1,134.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,865.66x = 4,299.02 × 1,134.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,865.66x = 4,876,894.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,876,894.27/2,865.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,701.84

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