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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,154.52, 3,232.86 and 856.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,154.52, 3,232.86 and 856.36 is: 1,284.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,154.52 : 3,232.86 = 856.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,154.52/3,232.86 = 856.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,154.52x = 3,232.86 × 856.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,154.52x = 2,768,491.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,768,491.99/2,154.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,284.97

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