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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,850.96, 4,276.36 and 1,554.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,850.96, 4,276.36 and 1,554.96 is: 2,332.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,850.96 : 4,276.36 = 1,554.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,850.96/4,276.36 = 1,554.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,850.96x = 4,276.36 × 1,554.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,850.96x = 6,649,568.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,649,568.75/2,850.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,332.40

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