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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,863.80, 4,295.70 and 2,134.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,863.80, 4,295.70 and 2,134.80 is: 3,202.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,863.80 : 4,295.70 = 2,134.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,863.80/4,295.70 = 2,134.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,863.80x = 4,295.70 × 2,134.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,863.80x = 9,170,460.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,170,460.36/2,863.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,202.20

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