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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,394.48, 3,591.76 and 854.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,394.48, 3,591.76 and 854.40 is: 1,281.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,394.48 : 3,591.76 = 854.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,394.48/3,591.76 = 854.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,394.48x = 3,591.76 × 854.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,394.48x = 3,068,799.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,068,799.74/2,394.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.61

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