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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,860.93, 4,268.35 and 2,549.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,860.93, 4,268.35 and 2,549.05 is: 3,803.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,860.93 : 4,268.35 = 2,549.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,860.93/4,268.35 = 2,549.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,860.93x = 4,268.35 × 2,549.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,860.93x = 10,880,243.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,880,243.94/2,860.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,803.04

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