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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,703.22, 4,054.48 and 854.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,703.22, 4,054.48 and 854.52 is: 1,281.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,703.22 : 4,054.48 = 854.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,703.22/4,054.48 = 854.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,703.22x = 4,054.48 × 854.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,703.22x = 3,464,634.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,464,634.25/2,703.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.67

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