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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,863.10, 4,290.60 and 2,514.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,863.10, 4,290.60 and 2,514.80 is: 3,768.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,863.10 : 4,290.60 = 2,514.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,863.10/4,290.60 = 2,514.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,863.10x = 4,290.60 × 2,514.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,863.10x = 10,790,000.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,790,000.88/2,863.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,768.64

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