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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,858.22, 3,944.61 and 2,634.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,858.22, 3,944.61 and 2,634.86 is: 3,636.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,858.22 : 3,944.61 = 2,634.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,858.22/3,944.61 = 2,634.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,858.22x = 3,944.61 × 2,634.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,858.22x = 10,393,504.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,393,504.97/2,858.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,636.36

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