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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,905.70, 4,358.55 and 2,848.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,905.70, 4,358.55 and 2,848.10 is: 4,272.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,905.70 : 4,358.55 = 2,848.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,905.70/4,358.55 = 2,848.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,905.70x = 4,358.55 × 2,848.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,905.70x = 12,413,586.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,413,586.26/2,905.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,272.15

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