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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,858.45, 4,277.27 and 2,360.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,858.45, 4,277.27 and 2,360.22 is: 3,531.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,858.45 : 4,277.27 = 2,360.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,858.45/4,277.27 = 2,360.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,858.45x = 4,277.27 × 2,360.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,858.45x = 10,095,286.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,095,286.40/2,858.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,531.74

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