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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,867.16, 4,301.51 and 2,284.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,867.16, 4,301.51 and 2,284.36 is: 3,427.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,867.16 : 4,301.51 = 2,284.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,867.16/4,301.51 = 2,284.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,867.16x = 4,301.51 × 2,284.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,867.16x = 9,826,203.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,826,203.09/2,867.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,427.15

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