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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,934.74, 4,401.43 and 854.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,934.74, 4,401.43 and 854.25 is: 1,281.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,934.74 : 4,401.43 = 854.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,934.74/4,401.43 = 854.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,934.74x = 4,401.43 × 854.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,934.74x = 3,759,919.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,759,919.44/2,934.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.18

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