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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,860.70, 4,288.35 and 2,569.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,860.70, 4,288.35 and 2,569.10 is: 3,851.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,860.70 : 4,288.35 = 2,569.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,860.70/4,288.35 = 2,569.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,860.70x = 4,288.35 × 2,569.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,860.70x = 11,017,199.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,017,199.99/2,860.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,851.23

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