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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,859.56, 4,285.80 and 1,688.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,859.56, 4,285.80 and 1,688.38 is: 2,530.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,859.56 : 4,285.80 = 1,688.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,859.56/4,285.80 = 1,688.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,859.56x = 4,285.80 × 1,688.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,859.56x = 7,236,059.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,236,059.00/2,859.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,530.48

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