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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,849.06, 4,276.26 and 1,755.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,849.06, 4,276.26 and 1,755.56 is: 2,634.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,849.06 : 4,276.26 = 1,755.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,849.06/4,276.26 = 1,755.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,849.06x = 4,276.26 × 1,755.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,849.06x = 7,507,231.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,507,231.01/2,849.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,634.99

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