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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,867.94, 4,295.97 and 2,317.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,867.94, 4,295.97 and 2,317.14 is: 3,470.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,867.94 : 4,295.97 = 2,317.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,867.94/4,295.97 = 2,317.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,867.94x = 4,295.97 × 2,317.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,867.94x = 9,954,363.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,954,363.93/2,867.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,470.91

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