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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,867.60, 4,301.40 and 2,406.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,867.60, 4,301.40 and 2,406.80 is: 3,610.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,867.60 : 4,301.40 = 2,406.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,867.60/4,301.40 = 2,406.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,867.60x = 4,301.40 × 2,406.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,867.60x = 10,352,609.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,352,609.52/2,867.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,610.20

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