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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,315.44, 3,473.64 and 854.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,315.44, 3,473.64 and 854.62 is: 1,282.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,315.44 : 3,473.64 = 854.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,315.44/3,473.64 = 854.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,315.44x = 3,473.64 × 854.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,315.44x = 2,968,642.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,968,642.22/2,315.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282.11

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