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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,814.28, 3,893.46 and 2,466.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,814.28, 3,893.46 and 2,466.04 is: 3,411.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,814.28 : 3,893.46 = 2,466.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,814.28/3,893.46 = 2,466.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,814.28x = 3,893.46 × 2,466.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,814.28x = 9,601,428.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,601,428.10/2,814.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,411.68

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