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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,864.67, 4,288.37 and 2,590.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,864.67, 4,288.37 and 2,590.89 is: 3,878.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,864.67 : 4,288.37 = 2,590.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,864.67/4,288.37 = 2,590.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,864.67x = 4,288.37 × 2,590.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,864.67x = 11,110,681.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,110,681.99/2,864.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,878.52

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