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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,854.60, 4,281.90 and 2,393.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,854.60, 4,281.90 and 2,393.80 is: 3,590.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,854.60 : 4,281.90 = 2,393.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,854.60/4,281.90 = 2,393.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,854.60x = 4,281.90 × 2,393.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,854.60x = 10,250,012.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,250,012.22/2,854.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,590.70

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