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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,855.00, 4,284.66 and 2,301.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,855.00, 4,284.66 and 2,301.06 is: 3,453.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,855.00 : 4,284.66 = 2,301.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,855.00/4,284.66 = 2,301.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,855.00x = 4,284.66 × 2,301.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,855.00x = 9,859,260.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,859,260.33/2,855.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,453.33

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