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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,860.68, 4,294.08 and 2,533.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,860.68, 4,294.08 and 2,533.65 is: 3,803.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,860.68 : 4,294.08 = 2,533.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,860.68/4,294.08 = 2,533.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,860.68x = 4,294.08 × 2,533.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,860.68x = 10,879,695.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,879,695.79/2,860.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,803.19

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