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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,703.44, 4,055.62 and 855.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,703.44, 4,055.62 and 855.02 is: 1,282.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,703.44 : 4,055.62 = 855.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,703.44/4,055.62 = 855.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,703.44x = 4,055.62 × 855.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,703.44x = 3,467,636.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,467,636.21/2,703.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282.68

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