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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,860.92, 4,282.74 and 2,587.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,860.92, 4,282.74 and 2,587.14 is: 3,872.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,860.92 : 4,282.74 = 2,587.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,860.92/4,282.74 = 2,587.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,860.92x = 4,282.74 × 2,587.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,860.92x = 11,080,047.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,080,047.96/2,860.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,872.90

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