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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,145.70, 4,718.55 and 2,864.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,145.70, 4,718.55 and 2,864.90 is: 4,297.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,145.70 : 4,718.55 = 2,864.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,145.70/4,718.55 = 2,864.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,145.70x = 4,718.55 × 2,864.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,145.70x = 13,518,173.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,518,173.90/3,145.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,297.35

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