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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,317.18, 3,473.34 and 855.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,317.18, 3,473.34 and 855.40 is: 1,282.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,317.18 : 3,473.34 = 855.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,317.18/3,473.34 = 855.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,317.18x = 3,473.34 × 855.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,317.18x = 2,971,095.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,971,095.04/2,317.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282.20

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