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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,858.04, 4,281.30 and 1,700.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,858.04, 4,281.30 and 1,700.28 is: 2,546.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,858.04 : 4,281.30 = 1,700.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,858.04/4,281.30 = 1,700.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,858.04x = 4,281.30 × 1,700.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,858.04x = 7,279,408.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,279,408.76/2,858.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,546.99

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