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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,860.30, 3,994.70 and 2,860.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,860.30, 3,994.70 and 2,860.30 is: 3,994.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,860.30 : 3,994.70 = 2,860.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,860.30/3,994.70 = 2,860.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,860.30x = 3,994.70 × 2,860.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,860.30x = 11,426,040.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,426,040.41/2,860.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,994.70

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