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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,905.26, 2,857.56 and 1,355.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,905.26, 2,857.56 and 1,355.78 is: 2,033.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,905.26 : 2,857.56 = 1,355.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,905.26/2,857.56 = 1,355.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,905.26x = 2,857.56 × 1,355.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,905.26x = 3,874,222.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,874,222.70/1,905.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,033.44

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