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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,855.97, 4,284.63 and 1,686.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,855.97, 4,284.63 and 1,686.96 is: 2,530.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,855.97 : 4,284.63 = 1,686.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,855.97/4,284.63 = 1,686.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,855.97x = 4,284.63 × 1,686.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,855.97x = 7,227,999.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,227,999.42/2,855.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,530.84

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