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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,861.60, 4,292.40 and 2,837.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,861.60, 4,292.40 and 2,837.30 is: 4,255.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,861.60 : 4,292.40 = 2,837.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,861.60/4,292.40 = 2,837.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,861.60x = 4,292.40 × 2,837.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,861.60x = 12,178,826.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,178,826.52/2,861.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,255.95

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