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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,315.22, 3,474.18 and 854.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,315.22, 3,474.18 and 854.48 is: 1,282.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,315.22 : 3,474.18 = 854.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,315.22/3,474.18 = 854.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,315.22x = 3,474.18 × 854.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,315.22x = 2,968,617.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,968,617.33/2,315.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282.22

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