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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,864.44, 4,290.16 and 2,346.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,864.44, 4,290.16 and 2,346.04 is: 3,513.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,864.44 : 4,290.16 = 2,346.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,864.44/4,290.16 = 2,346.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,864.44x = 4,290.16 × 2,346.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,864.44x = 10,064,886.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,064,886.97/2,864.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,513.74

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