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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,863.27, 4,290.04 and 2,280.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,863.27, 4,290.04 and 2,280.07 is: 3,416.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,863.27 : 4,290.04 = 2,280.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,863.27/4,290.04 = 2,280.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,863.27x = 4,290.04 × 2,280.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,863.27x = 9,781,591.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,781,591.50/2,863.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,416.23

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