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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,868.63, 4,303.62 and 1,137.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,868.63, 4,303.62 and 1,137.26 is: 1,706.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,868.63 : 4,303.62 = 1,137.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,868.63/4,303.62 = 1,137.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,868.63x = 4,303.62 × 1,137.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,868.63x = 4,894,313.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,894,313.36/2,868.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,706.15

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