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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,855.56, 4,281.72 and 1,702.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,855.56, 4,281.72 and 1,702.12 is: 2,552.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,855.56 : 4,281.72 = 1,702.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,855.56/4,281.72 = 1,702.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,855.56x = 4,281.72 × 1,702.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,855.56x = 7,288,001.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,288,001.25/2,855.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,552.21

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