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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,934.40, 4,402.03 and 854.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,934.40, 4,402.03 and 854.13 is: 1,281.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,934.40 : 4,402.03 = 854.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,934.40/4,402.03 = 854.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,934.40x = 4,402.03 × 854.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,934.40x = 3,759,905.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,759,905.88/2,934.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.32

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