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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.99, 3,035.81 and 853.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.99, 3,035.81 and 853.47 is: 1,280.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.99 : 3,035.81 = 853.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.99/3,035.81 = 853.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.99x = 3,035.81 × 853.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.99x = 2,590,974.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,590,974.89/2,023.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.13

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