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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,859.22, 4,295.41 and 2,028.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,859.22, 4,295.41 and 2,028.34 is: 3,047.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,859.22 : 4,295.41 = 2,028.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,859.22/4,295.41 = 2,028.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,859.22x = 4,295.41 × 2,028.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,859.22x = 8,712,551.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,712,551.92/2,859.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,047.18

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