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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,860.93, 4,294.46 and 2,533.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,860.93, 4,294.46 and 2,533.89 is: 3,803.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,860.93 : 4,294.46 = 2,533.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,860.93/4,294.46 = 2,533.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,860.93x = 4,294.46 × 2,533.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,860.93x = 10,881,689.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,881,689.25/2,860.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,803.55

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