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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,860.38, 4,266.63 and 2,392.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,860.38, 4,266.63 and 2,392.92 is: 3,569.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,860.38 : 4,266.63 = 2,392.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,860.38/4,266.63 = 2,392.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,860.38x = 4,266.63 × 2,392.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,860.38x = 10,209,704.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,209,704.26/2,860.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,569.35

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