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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,869.24, 4,303.74 and 1,113.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,869.24, 4,303.74 and 1,113.76 is: 1,670.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,869.24 : 4,303.74 = 1,113.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,869.24/4,303.74 = 1,113.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,869.24x = 4,303.74 × 1,113.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,869.24x = 4,793,333.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,793,333.46/2,869.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,670.59

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