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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,865.88, 4,297.90 and 1,110.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,865.88, 4,297.90 and 1,110.72 is: 1,665.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,865.88 : 4,297.90 = 1,110.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,865.88/4,297.90 = 1,110.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,865.88x = 4,297.90 × 1,110.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,865.88x = 4,773,763.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,773,763.49/2,865.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,665.72

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