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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,859.20, 4,281.26 and 2,301.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,859.20, 4,281.26 and 2,301.17 is: 3,445.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,859.20 : 4,281.26 = 2,301.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,859.20/4,281.26 = 2,301.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,859.20x = 4,281.26 × 2,301.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,859.20x = 9,851,874.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,851,874.16/2,859.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,445.68

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