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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,394.56, 3,593.46 and 855.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,394.56, 3,593.46 and 855.56 is: 1,283.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,394.56 : 3,593.46 = 855.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,394.56/3,593.46 = 855.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,394.56x = 3,593.46 × 855.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,394.56x = 3,074,432.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,074,432.83/2,394.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283.92

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