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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,315.62, 3,471.74 and 854.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,315.62, 3,471.74 and 854.80 is: 1,281.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,315.62 : 3,471.74 = 854.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,315.62/3,471.74 = 854.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,315.62x = 3,471.74 × 854.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,315.62x = 2,967,643.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,967,643.35/2,315.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.58

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