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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,403.80, 5,105.70 and 2,856.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,403.80, 5,105.70 and 2,856.60 is: 4,284.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,403.80 : 5,105.70 = 2,856.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,403.80/5,105.70 = 2,856.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,403.80x = 5,105.70 × 2,856.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,403.80x = 14,584,942.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,584,942.62/3,403.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,284.90

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