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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,703.84, 4,055.98 and 855.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,703.84, 4,055.98 and 855.08 is: 1,282.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,703.84 : 4,055.98 = 855.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,703.84/4,055.98 = 855.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,703.84x = 4,055.98 × 855.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,703.84x = 3,468,187.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,468,187.38/2,703.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282.69

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