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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,861.16, 4,283.58 and 2,134.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,861.16, 4,283.58 and 2,134.12 is: 3,195.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,861.16 : 4,283.58 = 2,134.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,861.16/4,283.58 = 2,134.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,861.16x = 4,283.58 × 2,134.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,861.16x = 9,141,673.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,141,673.75/2,861.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,195.09

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