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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,911.33, 4,363.96 and 1,155.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,911.33, 4,363.96 and 1,155.86 is: 1,732.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,911.33 : 4,363.96 = 1,155.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,911.33/4,363.96 = 1,155.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,911.33x = 4,363.96 × 1,155.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,911.33x = 5,044,121.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,044,121.03/2,911.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,732.58

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