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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,610.70, 3,916.20 and 854.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,610.70, 3,916.20 and 854.92 is: 1,282.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,610.70 : 3,916.20 = 854.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,610.70/3,916.20 = 854.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,610.70x = 3,916.20 × 854.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,610.70x = 3,348,037.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,348,037.70/2,610.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282.43

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