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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,897.26, 4,345.64 and 1,141.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,897.26, 4,345.64 and 1,141.27 is: 1,711.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,897.26 : 4,345.64 = 1,141.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,897.26/4,345.64 = 1,141.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,897.26x = 4,345.64 × 1,141.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,897.26x = 4,959,548.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,959,548.56/2,897.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,711.81

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