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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,867.01, 4,280.89 and 2,568.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,867.01, 4,280.89 and 2,568.59 is: 3,835.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,867.01 : 4,280.89 = 2,568.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,867.01/4,280.89 = 2,568.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,867.01x = 4,280.89 × 2,568.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,867.01x = 10,995,851.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,995,851.25/2,867.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,835.30

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