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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,906.75, 4,360.85 and 854.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,906.75, 4,360.85 and 854.75 is: 1,282.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,906.75 : 4,360.85 = 854.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,906.75/4,360.85 = 854.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,906.75x = 4,360.85 × 854.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,906.75x = 3,727,436.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,727,436.54/2,906.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282.34

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