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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,867.38, 4,301.26 and 1,136

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,867.38, 4,301.26 and 1,136 is: 1,704.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,867.38 : 4,301.26 = 1,136 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,867.38/4,301.26 = 1,136/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,867.38x = 4,301.26 × 1,136
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,867.38x = 4,886,231.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,886,231.36/2,867.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,704.08

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