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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,854.78, 4,281.66 and 1,537.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,854.78, 4,281.66 and 1,537.92 is: 2,306.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,854.78 : 4,281.66 = 1,537.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,854.78/4,281.66 = 1,537.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,854.78x = 4,281.66 × 1,537.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,854.78x = 6,584,850.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,584,850.55/2,854.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,306.61

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