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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,856.81, 4,282.29 and 1,621.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,856.81, 4,282.29 and 1,621.61 is: 2,430.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,856.81 : 4,282.29 = 1,621.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,856.81/4,282.29 = 1,621.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,856.81x = 4,282.29 × 1,621.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,856.81x = 6,944,204.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,944,204.29/2,856.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,430.75

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