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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,610.48, 3,915.30 and 855.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,610.48, 3,915.30 and 855.48 is: 1,283.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,610.48 : 3,915.30 = 855.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,610.48/3,915.30 = 855.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,610.48x = 3,915.30 × 855.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,610.48x = 3,349,460.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,349,460.84/2,610.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283.08

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