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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,317.65, 3,474.75 and 856.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,317.65, 3,474.75 and 856.53 is: 1,284.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,317.65 : 3,474.75 = 856.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,317.65/3,474.75 = 856.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,317.65x = 3,474.75 × 856.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,317.65x = 2,976,227.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,976,227.62/2,317.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,284.16

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