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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,414.44, 3,622.13 and 854.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,414.44, 3,622.13 and 854.27 is: 1,281.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,414.44 : 3,622.13 = 854.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,414.44/3,622.13 = 854.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,414.44x = 3,622.13 × 854.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,414.44x = 3,094,271.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,094,271.40/2,414.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.57

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