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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,415.27, 3,623.21 and 854.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,415.27, 3,623.21 and 854.95 is: 1,282.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,415.27 : 3,623.21 = 854.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,415.27/3,623.21 = 854.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,415.27x = 3,623.21 × 854.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,415.27x = 3,097,663.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,097,663.39/2,415.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282.53

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