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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,857.80, 4,286.70 and 2,031.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,857.80, 4,286.70 and 2,031.60 is: 3,047.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,857.80 : 4,286.70 = 2,031.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,857.80/4,286.70 = 2,031.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,857.80x = 4,286.70 × 2,031.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,857.80x = 8,708,859.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,708,859.72/2,857.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,047.40

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