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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,316.42, 3,474.18 and 855.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,316.42, 3,474.18 and 855.18 is: 1,282.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,316.42 : 3,474.18 = 855.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,316.42/3,474.18 = 855.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,316.42x = 3,474.18 × 855.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,316.42x = 2,971,049.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,971,049.25/2,316.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282.60

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