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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,869.36, 3,961.92 and 2,085.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,869.36, 3,961.92 and 2,085.28 is: 2,879.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,869.36 : 3,961.92 = 2,085.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,869.36/3,961.92 = 2,085.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,869.36x = 3,961.92 × 2,085.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,869.36x = 8,261,712.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,261,712.54/2,869.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,879.29

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