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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,896.26, 4,344.14 and 1,140.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,896.26, 4,344.14 and 1,140.27 is: 1,710.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,896.26 : 4,344.14 = 1,140.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,896.26/4,344.14 = 1,140.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,896.26x = 4,344.14 × 1,140.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,896.26x = 4,953,492.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,953,492.52/2,896.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,710.31

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