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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,703.69, 4,055.40 and 856.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,703.69, 4,055.40 and 856.08 is: 1,284.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,703.69 : 4,055.40 = 856.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,703.69/4,055.40 = 856.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,703.69x = 4,055.40 × 856.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,703.69x = 3,471,746.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,471,746.83/2,703.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,284.08

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