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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,869.74, 4,298.13 and 2,043.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,869.74, 4,298.13 and 2,043.54 is: 3,060.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,869.74 : 4,298.13 = 2,043.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,869.74/4,298.13 = 2,043.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,869.74x = 4,298.13 × 2,043.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,869.74x = 8,783,400.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,783,400.58/2,869.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,060.70

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