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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,835.85, 4,254.69 and 1,276.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,835.85, 4,254.69 and 1,276.69 is: 1,915.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,835.85 : 4,254.69 = 1,276.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,835.85/4,254.69 = 1,276.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,835.85x = 4,254.69 × 1,276.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,835.85x = 5,431,920.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,431,920.18/2,835.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,915.45

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