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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,858.76, 4,284.54 and 2,699.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,858.76, 4,284.54 and 2,699.06 is: 4,045.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,858.76 : 4,284.54 = 2,699.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,858.76/4,284.54 = 2,699.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,858.76x = 4,284.54 × 2,699.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,858.76x = 11,564,209.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,564,209.11/2,858.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,045.18

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