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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,154.97, 3,232.47 and 856.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,154.97, 3,232.47 and 856.43 is: 1,284.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,154.97 : 3,232.47 = 856.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,154.97/3,232.47 = 856.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,154.97x = 3,232.47 × 856.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,154.97x = 2,768,380.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,768,380.00/2,154.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,284.65

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