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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,858.88, 4,289.03 and 2,035.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,858.88, 4,289.03 and 2,035.11 is: 3,053.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,858.88 : 4,289.03 = 2,035.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,858.88/4,289.03 = 2,035.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,858.88x = 4,289.03 × 2,035.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,858.88x = 8,728,647.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,728,647.84/2,858.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,053.17

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