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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,869.44, 4,305.60 and 1,137.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,869.44, 4,305.60 and 1,137.84 is: 1,707.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,869.44 : 4,305.60 = 1,137.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,869.44/4,305.60 = 1,137.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,869.44x = 4,305.60 × 1,137.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,869.44x = 4,899,083.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,899,083.90/2,869.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,707.33

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