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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,844.60, 4,257.30 and 2,614.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,844.60, 4,257.30 and 2,614.20 is: 3,912.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,844.60 : 4,257.30 = 2,614.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,844.60/4,257.30 = 2,614.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,844.60x = 4,257.30 × 2,614.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,844.60x = 11,129,433.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,129,433.66/2,844.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,912.48

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