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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,860.66, 4,290.07 and 1,473.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,860.66, 4,290.07 and 1,473.81 is: 2,210.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,860.66 : 4,290.07 = 1,473.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,860.66/4,290.07 = 1,473.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,860.66x = 4,290.07 × 1,473.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,860.66x = 6,322,740.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,322,740.70/2,860.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,210.24

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