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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,860.64, 4,293.60 and 1,767.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,860.64, 4,293.60 and 1,767.12 is: 2,652.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,860.64 : 4,293.60 = 1,767.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,860.64/4,293.60 = 1,767.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,860.64x = 4,293.60 × 1,767.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,860.64x = 7,587,306.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,587,306.43/2,860.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,652.31

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