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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,854.60, 4,281.90 and 2,528.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,854.60, 4,281.90 and 2,528.20 is: 3,792.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,854.60 : 4,281.90 = 2,528.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,854.60/4,281.90 = 2,528.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,854.60x = 4,281.90 × 2,528.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,854.60x = 10,825,499.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,825,499.58/2,854.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,792.30

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