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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,154.44, 3,231.68 and 856.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,154.44, 3,231.68 and 856.24 is: 1,284.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,154.44 : 3,231.68 = 856.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,154.44/3,231.68 = 856.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,154.44x = 3,231.68 × 856.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,154.44x = 2,767,093.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,767,093.68/2,154.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,284.37

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