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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,856.96, 4,284.38 and 1,758

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,856.96, 4,284.38 and 1,758 is: 2,636.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,856.96 : 4,284.38 = 1,758 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,856.96/4,284.38 = 1,758/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,856.96x = 4,284.38 × 1,758
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,856.96x = 7,531,940.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,531,940.04/2,856.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,636.35

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