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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,703.77, 4,056.26 and 854.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,703.77, 4,056.26 and 854.99 is: 1,282.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,703.77 : 4,056.26 = 854.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,703.77/4,056.26 = 854.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,703.77x = 4,056.26 × 854.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,703.77x = 3,468,061.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,468,061.74/2,703.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282.68

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