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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,886.40, 4,329.60 and 2,157.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,886.40, 4,329.60 and 2,157.40 is: 3,236.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,886.40 : 4,329.60 = 2,157.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,886.40/4,329.60 = 2,157.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,886.40x = 4,329.60 × 2,157.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,886.40x = 9,340,679.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,340,679.04/2,886.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,236.10

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