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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,866.40, 4,297.04 and 1,133.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,866.40, 4,297.04 and 1,133.84 is: 1,699.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,866.40 : 4,297.04 = 1,133.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,866.40/4,297.04 = 1,133.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,866.40x = 4,297.04 × 1,133.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,866.40x = 4,872,155.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,872,155.83/2,866.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,699.75

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