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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,153.35, 3,230.40 and 854.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,153.35, 3,230.40 and 854.92 is: 1,282.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,153.35 : 3,230.40 = 854.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,153.35/3,230.40 = 854.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,153.35x = 3,230.40 × 854.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,153.35x = 2,761,733.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,761,733.57/2,153.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282.53

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