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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,889.53, 4,334.29 and 1,134.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,889.53, 4,334.29 and 1,134.71 is: 1,702.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,889.53 : 4,334.29 = 1,134.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,889.53/4,334.29 = 1,134.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,889.53x = 4,334.29 × 1,134.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,889.53x = 4,918,162.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,918,162.21/2,889.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,702.07

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