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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,855.03, 4,276.34 and 2,785.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,855.03, 4,276.34 and 2,785.33 is: 4,171.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,855.03 : 4,276.34 = 2,785.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,855.03/4,276.34 = 2,785.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,855.03x = 4,276.34 × 2,785.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,855.03x = 11,910,993.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,910,993.47/2,855.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,171.94

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