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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,703.56, 4,055.32 and 854.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,703.56, 4,055.32 and 854.68 is: 1,282.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,703.56 : 4,055.32 = 854.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,703.56/4,055.32 = 854.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,703.56x = 4,055.32 × 854.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,703.56x = 3,465,984.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,465,984.91/2,703.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282.01

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