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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,315.13, 3,472.62 and 854.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,315.13, 3,472.62 and 854.25 is: 1,281.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,315.13 : 3,472.62 = 854.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,315.13/3,472.62 = 854.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,315.13x = 3,472.62 × 854.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,315.13x = 2,966,485.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,966,485.64/2,315.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.35

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