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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,860.02, 4,294.93 and 1,755.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,860.02, 4,294.93 and 1,755.91 is: 2,636.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,860.02 : 4,294.93 = 1,755.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,860.02/4,294.93 = 1,755.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,860.02x = 4,294.93 × 1,755.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,860.02x = 7,541,501.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,541,501.76/2,860.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,636.87

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