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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,869.49, 4,303.33 and 1,114.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,869.49, 4,303.33 and 1,114.37 is: 1,671.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,869.49 : 4,303.33 = 1,114.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,869.49/4,303.33 = 1,114.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,869.49x = 4,303.33 × 1,114.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,869.49x = 4,795,517.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,795,517.89/2,869.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,671.21

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