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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,867.04, 3,950.16 and 2,393.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,867.04, 3,950.16 and 2,393.28 is: 3,297.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,867.04 : 3,950.16 = 2,393.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,867.04/3,950.16 = 2,393.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,867.04x = 3,950.16 × 2,393.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,867.04x = 9,453,838.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,453,838.92/2,867.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,297.42

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