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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,855.80, 4,283.70 and 2,746.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,855.80, 4,283.70 and 2,746.45 is: 4,119.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,855.80 : 4,283.70 = 2,746.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,855.80/4,283.70 = 2,746.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,855.80x = 4,283.70 × 2,746.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,855.80x = 11,764,967.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,764,967.87/2,855.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,119.68

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