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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,949.41, 2,924.22 and 853.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,949.41, 2,924.22 and 853.75 is: 1,280.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,949.41 : 2,924.22 = 853.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,949.41/2,924.22 = 853.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,949.41x = 2,924.22 × 853.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,949.41x = 2,496,552.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,496,552.83/1,949.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.67

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