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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,316.61, 3,475.07 and 855.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,316.61, 3,475.07 and 855.86 is: 1,283.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,316.61 : 3,475.07 = 855.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,316.61/3,475.07 = 855.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,316.61x = 3,475.07 × 855.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,316.61x = 2,974,173.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,974,173.41/2,316.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283.85

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