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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,860.18, 4,291.18 and 2,244.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,860.18, 4,291.18 and 2,244.17 is: 3,366.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,860.18 : 4,291.18 = 2,244.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,860.18/4,291.18 = 2,244.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,860.18x = 4,291.18 × 2,244.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,860.18x = 9,630,142.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,630,142.54/2,860.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,366.97

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