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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,869.44, 4,301.28 and 2,379.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,869.44, 4,301.28 and 2,379.84 is: 3,567.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,869.44 : 4,301.28 = 2,379.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,869.44/4,301.28 = 2,379.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,869.44x = 4,301.28 × 2,379.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,869.44x = 10,236,358.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,236,358.20/2,869.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,567.37

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