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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,861.70, 4,016.10 and 2,861.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,861.70, 4,016.10 and 2,861.70 is: 4,016.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,861.70 : 4,016.10 = 2,861.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,861.70/4,016.10 = 2,861.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,861.70x = 4,016.10 × 2,861.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,861.70x = 11,492,873.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,492,873.37/2,861.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,016.10

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