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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,864.44, 4,296.35 and 1,399.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,864.44, 4,296.35 and 1,399.15 is: 2,098.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,864.44 : 4,296.35 = 1,399.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,864.44/4,296.35 = 1,399.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,864.44x = 4,296.35 × 1,399.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,864.44x = 6,011,231.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,011,231.11/2,864.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,098.57

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