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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,861.68, 4,295.58 and 2,534.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,861.68, 4,295.58 and 2,534.65 is: 3,804.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,861.68 : 4,295.58 = 2,534.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,861.68/4,295.58 = 2,534.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,861.68x = 4,295.58 × 2,534.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,861.68x = 10,887,791.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,887,791.85/2,861.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,804.69

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