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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,859.54, 4,283.55 and 1,701.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,859.54, 4,283.55 and 1,701.78 is: 2,549.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,859.54 : 4,283.55 = 1,701.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,859.54/4,283.55 = 1,701.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,859.54x = 4,283.55 × 1,701.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,859.54x = 7,289,659.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,289,659.72/2,859.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,549.24

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