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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,855.79, 4,287.56 and 1,976.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,855.79, 4,287.56 and 1,976.18 is: 2,966.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,855.79 : 4,287.56 = 1,976.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,855.79/4,287.56 = 1,976.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,855.79x = 4,287.56 × 1,976.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,855.79x = 8,472,959.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,472,959.00/2,855.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,966.94

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