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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,394.40, 3,591.12 and 855.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,394.40, 3,591.12 and 855.04 is: 1,282.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,394.40 : 3,591.12 = 855.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,394.40/3,591.12 = 855.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,394.40x = 3,591.12 × 855.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,394.40x = 3,070,551.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,070,551.24/2,394.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282.39

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