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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,860.32, 4,288.04 and 2,724.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,860.32, 4,288.04 and 2,724.24 is: 4,084.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,860.32 : 4,288.04 = 2,724.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,860.32/4,288.04 = 2,724.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,860.32x = 4,288.04 × 2,724.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,860.32x = 11,681,650.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,681,650.09/2,860.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,084.04

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