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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,863.04, 4,283.16 and 2,398.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,863.04, 4,283.16 and 2,398.10 is: 3,587.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,863.04 : 4,283.16 = 2,398.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,863.04/4,283.16 = 2,398.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,863.04x = 4,283.16 × 2,398.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,863.04x = 10,271,446.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,271,446.00/2,863.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,587.60

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