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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,866.94, 4,299.36 and 1,305.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,866.94, 4,299.36 and 1,305.62 is: 1,957.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,866.94 : 4,299.36 = 1,305.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,866.94/4,299.36 = 1,305.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,866.94x = 4,299.36 × 1,305.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,866.94x = 5,613,330.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,613,330.40/2,866.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,957.95

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