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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,864.27, 4,291.54 and 2,281.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,864.27, 4,291.54 and 2,281.07 is: 3,417.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,864.27 : 4,291.54 = 2,281.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,864.27/4,291.54 = 2,281.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,864.27x = 4,291.54 × 2,281.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,864.27x = 9,789,303.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,789,303.15/2,864.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,417.73

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