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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,829.31, 4,242.31 and 854.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,829.31, 4,242.31 and 854.35 is: 1,281.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,829.31 : 4,242.31 = 854.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,829.31/4,242.31 = 854.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,829.31x = 4,242.31 × 854.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,829.31x = 3,624,404.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,624,404.81/2,829.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.02

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