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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,867.98, 4,311.69 and 2,290.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,867.98, 4,311.69 and 2,290.36 is: 3,443.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,867.98 : 4,311.69 = 2,290.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,867.98/4,311.69 = 2,290.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,867.98x = 4,311.69 × 2,290.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,867.98x = 9,875,322.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,875,322.31/2,867.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,443.30

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