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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,316, 3,473.28 and 854.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,316, 3,473.28 and 854.76 is: 1,281.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,316 : 3,473.28 = 854.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,316/3,473.28 = 854.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,316x = 3,473.28 × 854.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,316x = 2,968,820.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,968,820.81/2,316
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.87

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