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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,704.35, 4,056.95 and 855.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,704.35, 4,056.95 and 855.29 is: 1,283.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,704.35 : 4,056.95 = 855.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,704.35/4,056.95 = 855.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,704.35x = 4,056.95 × 855.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,704.35x = 3,469,861.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,469,861.56/2,704.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283.07

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