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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,855.81, 4,280.79 and 1,620.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,855.81, 4,280.79 and 1,620.61 is: 2,429.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,855.81 : 4,280.79 = 1,620.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,855.81/4,280.79 = 1,620.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,855.81x = 4,280.79 × 1,620.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,855.81x = 6,937,469.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,937,469.68/2,855.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,429.25

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