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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,858.20, 4,281.64 and 2,239.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,858.20, 4,281.64 and 2,239.02 is: 3,354.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,858.20 : 4,281.64 = 2,239.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,858.20/4,281.64 = 2,239.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,858.20x = 4,281.64 × 2,239.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,858.20x = 9,586,677.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,586,677.59/2,858.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,354.10

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