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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,886.22, 4,329.43 and 1,131.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,886.22, 4,329.43 and 1,131.36 is: 1,697.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,886.22 : 4,329.43 = 1,131.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,886.22/4,329.43 = 1,131.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,886.22x = 4,329.43 × 1,131.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,886.22x = 4,898,143.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,898,143.92/2,886.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,697.08

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