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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,317.23, 3,475.37 and 855.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,317.23, 3,475.37 and 855.38 is: 1,282.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,317.23 : 3,475.37 = 855.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,317.23/3,475.37 = 855.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,317.23x = 3,475.37 × 855.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,317.23x = 2,972,757.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,972,757.71/2,317.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282.89

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