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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,406.40, 5,104.20 and 2,855.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,406.40, 5,104.20 and 2,855.60 is: 4,278.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,406.40 : 5,104.20 = 2,855.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,406.40/5,104.20 = 2,855.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,406.40x = 5,104.20 × 2,855.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,406.40x = 14,575,553.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,575,553.52/3,406.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,278.87

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