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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,864.20, 4,290.99 and 2,404.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,864.20, 4,290.99 and 2,404.93 is: 3,602.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,864.20 : 4,290.99 = 2,404.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,864.20/4,290.99 = 2,404.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,864.20x = 4,290.99 × 2,404.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,864.20x = 10,319,530.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,319,530.58/2,864.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,602.94

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