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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,704.02, 4,056.40 and 854.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,704.02, 4,056.40 and 854.50 is: 1,281.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,704.02 : 4,056.40 = 854.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,704.02/4,056.40 = 854.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,704.02x = 4,056.40 × 854.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,704.02x = 3,466,193.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,466,193.80/2,704.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.87

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