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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,860.61, 4,285.73 and 2,401.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,860.61, 4,285.73 and 2,401.34 is: 3,597.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,860.61 : 4,285.73 = 2,401.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,860.61/4,285.73 = 2,401.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,860.61x = 4,285.73 × 2,401.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,860.61x = 10,291,475.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,291,475.81/2,860.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,597.66

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