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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,867.19, 4,296.66 and 2,206.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,867.19, 4,296.66 and 2,206.50 is: 3,306.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,867.19 : 4,296.66 = 2,206.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,867.19/4,296.66 = 2,206.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,867.19x = 4,296.66 × 2,206.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,867.19x = 9,480,580.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,480,580.29/2,867.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,306.58

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