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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,906.48, 4,359.24 and 854

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,906.48, 4,359.24 and 854 is: 1,280.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,906.48 : 4,359.24 = 854 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,906.48/4,359.24 = 854/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,906.48x = 4,359.24 × 854
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,906.48x = 3,722,790.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,722,790.96/2,906.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.86

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