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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,949.78, 2,925.70 and 853.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,949.78, 2,925.70 and 853.88 is: 1,281.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,949.78 : 2,925.70 = 853.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,949.78/2,925.70 = 853.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,949.78x = 2,925.70 × 853.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,949.78x = 2,498,201.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,498,201.90/1,949.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.27

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