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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,868.16, 4,301.76 and 1,136.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,868.16, 4,301.76 and 1,136.32 is: 1,704.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,868.16 : 4,301.76 = 1,136.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,868.16/4,301.76 = 1,136.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,868.16x = 4,301.76 × 1,136.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,868.16x = 4,888,175.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,888,175.92/2,868.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,704.29

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