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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,871, 4,296.30 and 2,443.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,871, 4,296.30 and 2,443.32 is: 3,656.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,871 : 4,296.30 = 2,443.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,871/4,296.30 = 2,443.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,871x = 4,296.30 × 2,443.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,871x = 10,497,235.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,497,235.72/2,871
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,656.30

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