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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,284.94, 3,150.28 and 1,864.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,284.94, 3,150.28 and 1,864.87 is: 2,571.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,284.94 : 3,150.28 = 1,864.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,284.94/3,150.28 = 1,864.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,284.94x = 3,150.28 × 1,864.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,284.94x = 5,874,862.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,874,862.66/2,284.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,571.12

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