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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,855.04, 4,282.50 and 1,316.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,855.04, 4,282.50 and 1,316.04 is: 1,974.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,855.04 : 4,282.50 = 1,316.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,855.04/4,282.50 = 1,316.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,855.04x = 4,282.50 × 1,316.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,855.04x = 5,635,934.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,635,934.72/2,855.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,974.03

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