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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,462.83, 5,217.62 and 2,860.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,462.83, 5,217.62 and 2,860.04 is: 4,309.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,462.83 : 5,217.62 = 2,860.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,462.83/5,217.62 = 2,860.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,462.83x = 5,217.62 × 2,860.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,462.83x = 14,922,579.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,922,579.34/3,462.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,309.36

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