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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,704.76, 4,057.74 and 855.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,704.76, 4,057.74 and 855.86 is: 1,283.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,704.76 : 4,057.74 = 855.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,704.76/4,057.74 = 855.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,704.76x = 4,057.74 × 855.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,704.76x = 3,472,857.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,472,857.36/2,704.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283.98

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