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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,859.66, 4,299.06 and 2,281.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,859.66, 4,299.06 and 2,281.92 is: 3,430.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,859.66 : 4,299.06 = 2,281.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,859.66/4,299.06 = 2,281.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,859.66x = 4,299.06 × 2,281.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,859.66x = 9,810,111.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,810,111.00/2,859.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,430.52

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