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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,704.48, 4,054.96 and 855.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,704.48, 4,054.96 and 855.04 is: 1,282.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,704.48 : 4,054.96 = 855.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,704.48/4,054.96 = 855.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,704.48x = 4,054.96 × 855.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,704.48x = 3,467,153.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,467,153.00/2,704.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282.00

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