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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,858.56, 4,281.60 and 1,701.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,858.56, 4,281.60 and 1,701.76 is: 2,548.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,858.56 : 4,281.60 = 1,701.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,858.56/4,281.60 = 1,701.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,858.56x = 4,281.60 × 1,701.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,858.56x = 7,286,255.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,286,255.62/2,858.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,548.93

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