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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,869.58, 4,304.76 and 1,408.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,869.58, 4,304.76 and 1,408.76 is: 2,113.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,869.58 : 4,304.76 = 1,408.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,869.58/4,304.76 = 1,408.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,869.58x = 4,304.76 × 1,408.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,869.58x = 6,064,373.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,064,373.70/2,869.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,113.33

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