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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,863.40, 3,921.89 and 2,695.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,863.40, 3,921.89 and 2,695.28 is: 3,691.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,863.40 : 3,921.89 = 2,695.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,863.40/3,921.89 = 2,695.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,863.40x = 3,921.89 × 2,695.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,863.40x = 10,570,591.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,570,591.68/2,863.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,691.62

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