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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,859.91, 4,290.98 and 2,044.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,859.91, 4,290.98 and 2,044.64 is: 3,067.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,859.91 : 4,290.98 = 2,044.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,859.91/4,290.98 = 2,044.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,859.91x = 4,290.98 × 2,044.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,859.91x = 8,773,509.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,773,509.85/2,859.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,067.76

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