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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,855.70, 4,283.55 and 1,394.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,855.70, 4,283.55 and 1,394.10 is: 2,091.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,855.70 : 4,283.55 = 1,394.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,855.70/4,283.55 = 1,394.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,855.70x = 4,283.55 × 1,394.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,855.70x = 5,971,697.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,971,697.06/2,855.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,091.15

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