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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,861.95, 4,286.80 and 2,160.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,861.95, 4,286.80 and 2,160.90 is: 3,236.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,861.95 : 4,286.80 = 2,160.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,861.95/4,286.80 = 2,160.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,861.95x = 4,286.80 × 2,160.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,861.95x = 9,263,335.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,263,335.40/2,861.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,236.72

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