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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,315.60, 3,474.30 and 854.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,315.60, 3,474.30 and 854.87 is: 1,282.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,315.60 : 3,474.30 = 854.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,315.60/3,474.30 = 854.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,315.60x = 3,474.30 × 854.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,315.60x = 2,970,057.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,970,057.47/2,315.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282.63

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