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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,611.56, 3,917.22 and 856.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,611.56, 3,917.22 and 856.44 is: 1,284.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,611.56 : 3,917.22 = 856.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,611.56/3,917.22 = 856.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,611.56x = 3,917.22 × 856.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,611.56x = 3,354,863.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,354,863.90/2,611.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,284.62

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