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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,859.03, 4,277.16 and 2,394.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,859.03, 4,277.16 and 2,394.09 is: 3,581.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,859.03 : 4,277.16 = 2,394.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,859.03/4,277.16 = 2,394.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,859.03x = 4,277.16 × 2,394.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,859.03x = 10,239,905.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,239,905.98/2,859.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,581.60

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