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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,866.68, 4,303.26 and 1,136.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,866.68, 4,303.26 and 1,136.52 is: 1,706.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,866.68 : 4,303.26 = 1,136.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,866.68/4,303.26 = 1,136.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,866.68x = 4,303.26 × 1,136.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,866.68x = 4,890,741.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,890,741.06/2,866.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,706.06

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