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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,851.56, 4,278.96 and 1,392.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,851.56, 4,278.96 and 1,392.48 is: 2,089.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,851.56 : 4,278.96 = 1,392.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,851.56/4,278.96 = 1,392.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,851.56x = 4,278.96 × 1,392.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,851.56x = 5,958,366.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,958,366.22/2,851.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,089.51

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