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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,702.82, 4,054.70 and 853.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,702.82, 4,054.70 and 853.90 is: 1,280.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,702.82 : 4,054.70 = 853.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,702.82/4,054.70 = 853.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,702.82x = 4,054.70 × 853.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,702.82x = 3,462,293.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,462,293.92/2,702.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.99

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