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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,862.92, 4,285.74 and 2,589.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,862.92, 4,285.74 and 2,589.14 is: 3,875.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,862.92 : 4,285.74 = 2,589.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,862.92/4,285.74 = 2,589.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,862.92x = 4,285.74 × 2,589.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,862.92x = 11,096,380.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,096,380.86/2,862.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,875.90

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