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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,860.07, 4,282.58 and 2,301.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,860.07, 4,282.58 and 2,301.80 is: 3,446.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,860.07 : 4,282.58 = 2,301.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,860.07/4,282.58 = 2,301.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,860.07x = 4,282.58 × 2,301.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,860.07x = 9,857,642.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,857,642.64/2,860.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,446.64

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