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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,863.30, 4,286.55 and 2,136.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,863.30, 4,286.55 and 2,136.10 is: 3,197.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,863.30 : 4,286.55 = 2,136.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,863.30/4,286.55 = 2,136.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,863.30x = 4,286.55 × 2,136.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,863.30x = 9,156,499.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,156,499.46/2,863.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,197.88

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