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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,867.40, 4,301.10 and 2,404.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,867.40, 4,301.10 and 2,404.08 is: 3,606.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,867.40 : 4,301.10 = 2,404.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,867.40/4,301.10 = 2,404.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,867.40x = 4,301.10 × 2,404.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,867.40x = 10,340,188.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,340,188.49/2,867.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,606.12

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