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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,869.10, 4,302.18 and 1,114.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,869.10, 4,302.18 and 1,114.61 is: 1,671.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,869.10 : 4,302.18 = 1,114.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,869.10/4,302.18 = 1,114.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,869.10x = 4,302.18 × 1,114.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,869.10x = 4,795,231.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,795,231.34/2,869.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,671.34

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