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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,704.32, 4,055.01 and 854.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,704.32, 4,055.01 and 854.91 is: 1,281.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,704.32 : 4,055.01 = 854.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,704.32/4,055.01 = 854.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,704.32x = 4,055.01 × 854.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,704.32x = 3,466,668.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,466,668.60/2,704.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.90

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