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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,314.98, 3,473.86 and 855.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,314.98, 3,473.86 and 855.16 is: 1,283.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,314.98 : 3,473.86 = 855.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,314.98/3,473.86 = 855.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,314.98x = 3,473.86 × 855.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,314.98x = 2,970,703.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,970,703.98/2,314.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283.25

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