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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,254.46, 15,382.55 and 2,859

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,254.46, 15,382.55 and 2,859 is: 4,288.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,254.46 : 15,382.55 = 2,859 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,254.46/15,382.55 = 2,859/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,254.46x = 15,382.55 × 2,859
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,254.46x = 43,978,710.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,978,710.45/10,254.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,288.74

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