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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,521.14, 3,782.30 and 855.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,521.14, 3,782.30 and 855.18 is: 1,282.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,521.14 : 3,782.30 = 855.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,521.14/3,782.30 = 855.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,521.14x = 3,782.30 × 855.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,521.14x = 3,234,541.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,234,541.52/2,521.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282.97

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