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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,703.24, 4,054.29 and 854.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,703.24, 4,054.29 and 854.52 is: 1,281.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,703.24 : 4,054.29 = 854.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,703.24/4,054.29 = 854.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,703.24x = 4,054.29 × 854.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,703.24x = 3,464,453.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,464,453.48/2,703.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.59

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