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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,851.80, 4,277.70 and 1,685.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,851.80, 4,277.70 and 1,685.40 is: 2,528.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,851.80 : 4,277.70 = 1,685.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,851.80/4,277.70 = 1,685.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,851.80x = 4,277.70 × 1,685.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,851.80x = 7,209,635.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,209,635.58/2,851.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,528.10

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