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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,858.22, 4,293.91 and 2,027.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,858.22, 4,293.91 and 2,027.34 is: 3,045.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,858.22 : 4,293.91 = 2,027.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,858.22/4,293.91 = 2,027.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,858.22x = 4,293.91 × 2,027.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,858.22x = 8,705,224.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,705,224.07/2,858.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,045.68

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