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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,415.04, 3,621.56 and 854.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,415.04, 3,621.56 and 854.64 is: 1,281.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,415.04 : 3,621.56 = 854.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,415.04/3,621.56 = 854.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,415.04x = 3,621.56 × 854.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,415.04x = 3,095,130.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,095,130.04/2,415.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.61

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