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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,860.61, 3,954.86 and 2,113.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,860.61, 3,954.86 and 2,113.38 is: 2,921.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,860.61 : 3,954.86 = 2,113.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,860.61/3,954.86 = 2,113.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,860.61x = 3,954.86 × 2,113.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,860.61x = 8,358,111.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,358,111.46/2,860.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,921.80

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