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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,854.70, 4,282.05 and 1,396.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,854.70, 4,282.05 and 1,396.70 is: 2,095.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,854.70 : 4,282.05 = 1,396.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,854.70/4,282.05 = 1,396.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,854.70x = 4,282.05 × 1,396.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,854.70x = 5,980,739.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,980,739.24/2,854.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,095.05

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