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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,855.93, 4,279.14 and 1,757.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,855.93, 4,279.14 and 1,757.97 is: 2,634.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,855.93 : 4,279.14 = 1,757.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,855.93/4,279.14 = 1,757.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,855.93x = 4,279.14 × 1,757.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,855.93x = 7,522,599.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,522,599.75/2,855.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,634.03

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