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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,860.54, 3,944.46 and 2,262.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,860.54, 3,944.46 and 2,262.04 is: 3,119.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,860.54 : 3,944.46 = 2,262.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,860.54/3,944.46 = 2,262.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,860.54x = 3,944.46 × 2,262.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,860.54x = 8,922,526.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,922,526.30/2,860.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,119.18

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