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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,703.64, 4,055.84 and 854.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,703.64, 4,055.84 and 854.89 is: 1,282.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,703.64 : 4,055.84 = 854.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,703.64/4,055.84 = 854.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,703.64x = 4,055.84 × 854.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,703.64x = 3,467,289.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,467,289.06/2,703.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282.45

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