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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,865.56, 4,298.72 and 1,404.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,865.56, 4,298.72 and 1,404.76 is: 2,107.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,865.56 : 4,298.72 = 1,404.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,865.56/4,298.72 = 1,404.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,865.56x = 4,298.72 × 1,404.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,865.56x = 6,038,669.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,038,669.91/2,865.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,107.33

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