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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,867.22, 4,300.83 and 1,137.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,867.22, 4,300.83 and 1,137.06 is: 1,705.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,867.22 : 4,300.83 = 1,137.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,867.22/4,300.83 = 1,137.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,867.22x = 4,300.83 × 1,137.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,867.22x = 4,890,301.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,890,301.76/2,867.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,705.59

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