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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,865.15, 4,317.24 and 2,356.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,865.15, 4,317.24 and 2,356.54 is: 3,550.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,865.15 : 4,317.24 = 2,356.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,865.15/4,317.24 = 2,356.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,865.15x = 4,317.24 × 2,356.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,865.15x = 10,173,748.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,173,748.75/2,865.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,550.86

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