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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,854.02, 4,276.17 and 2,306.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,854.02, 4,276.17 and 2,306.46 is: 3,455.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,854.02 : 4,276.17 = 2,306.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,854.02/4,276.17 = 2,306.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,854.02x = 4,276.17 × 2,306.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,854.02x = 9,862,815.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,862,815.06/2,854.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,455.76

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