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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,861.66, 3,945.62 and 2,223.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,861.66, 3,945.62 and 2,223.79 is: 3,066.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,861.66 : 3,945.62 = 2,223.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,861.66/3,945.62 = 2,223.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,861.66x = 3,945.62 × 2,223.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,861.66x = 8,774,226.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,774,226.00/2,861.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,066.13

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