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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,860.65, 4,296.44 and 2,373.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,860.65, 4,296.44 and 2,373.77 is: 3,565.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,860.65 : 4,296.44 = 2,373.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,860.65/4,296.44 = 2,373.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,860.65x = 4,296.44 × 2,373.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,860.65x = 10,198,777.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,198,777.05/2,860.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,565.20

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