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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,866.62, 4,297.44 and 1,134.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,866.62, 4,297.44 and 1,134.12 is: 1,700.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,866.62 : 4,297.44 = 1,134.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,866.62/4,297.44 = 1,134.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,866.62x = 4,297.44 × 1,134.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,866.62x = 4,873,812.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,873,812.65/2,866.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,700.19

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