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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,874.03, 4,330.60 and 2,365.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,874.03, 4,330.60 and 2,365.44 is: 3,564.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,874.03 : 4,330.60 = 2,365.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,874.03/4,330.60 = 2,365.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,874.03x = 4,330.60 × 2,365.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,874.03x = 10,243,774.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,243,774.46/2,874.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,564.25

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