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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,702.55, 4,052.31 and 853.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,702.55, 4,052.31 and 853.32 is: 1,279.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,702.55 : 4,052.31 = 853.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,702.55/4,052.31 = 853.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,702.55x = 4,052.31 × 853.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,702.55x = 3,457,917.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,457,917.17/2,702.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.50

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