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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,867.48, 4,310.94 and 2,289.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,867.48, 4,310.94 and 2,289.86 is: 3,442.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,867.48 : 4,310.94 = 2,289.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,867.48/4,310.94 = 2,289.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,867.48x = 4,310.94 × 2,289.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,867.48x = 9,871,416.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,871,416.06/2,867.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,442.55

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