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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,858.64, 4,287.96 and 1,700.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,858.64, 4,287.96 and 1,700.88 is: 2,551.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,858.64 : 4,287.96 = 1,700.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,858.64/4,287.96 = 1,700.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,858.64x = 4,287.96 × 1,700.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,858.64x = 7,293,305.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,293,305.40/2,858.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,551.32

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