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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,703.27, 4,055.51 and 854.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,703.27, 4,055.51 and 854.50 is: 1,281.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,703.27 : 4,055.51 = 854.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,703.27/4,055.51 = 854.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,703.27x = 4,055.51 × 854.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,703.27x = 3,465,413.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,465,413.02/2,703.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.93

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