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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,316.06, 3,473.73 and 854.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,316.06, 3,473.73 and 854.88 is: 1,282.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,316.06 : 3,473.73 = 854.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,316.06/3,473.73 = 854.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,316.06x = 3,473.73 × 854.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,316.06x = 2,969,622.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,969,622.30/2,316.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282.19

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