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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,860.44, 4,284.18 and 2,342.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,860.44, 4,284.18 and 2,342.04 is: 3,507.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,860.44 : 4,284.18 = 2,342.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,860.44/4,284.18 = 2,342.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,860.44x = 4,284.18 × 2,342.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,860.44x = 10,033,720.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,033,720.93/2,860.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,507.75

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