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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,859.16, 3,941.46 and 2,017.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,859.16, 3,941.46 and 2,017.24 is: 2,780.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,859.16 : 3,941.46 = 2,017.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,859.16/3,941.46 = 2,017.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,859.16x = 3,941.46 × 2,017.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,859.16x = 7,950,870.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,950,870.77/2,859.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,780.84

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