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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,861.32, 4,284.45 and 2,303.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,861.32, 4,284.45 and 2,303.05 is: 3,448.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,861.32 : 4,284.45 = 2,303.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,861.32/4,284.45 = 2,303.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,861.32x = 4,284.45 × 2,303.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,861.32x = 9,867,302.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,867,302.57/2,861.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,448.51

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