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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,703.12, 4,055.08 and 853.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,703.12, 4,055.08 and 853.62 is: 1,280.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,703.12 : 4,055.08 = 853.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,703.12/4,055.08 = 853.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,703.12x = 4,055.08 × 853.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,703.12x = 3,461,497.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,461,497.39/2,703.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.56

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