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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,315.61, 3,473.76 and 854.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,315.61, 3,473.76 and 854.64 is: 1,282.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,315.61 : 3,473.76 = 854.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,315.61/3,473.76 = 854.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,315.61x = 3,473.76 × 854.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,315.61x = 2,968,814.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,968,814.25/2,315.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282.09

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