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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.44, 3,036.56 and 853.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.44, 3,036.56 and 853.96 is: 1,280.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.44 : 3,036.56 = 853.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.44/3,036.56 = 853.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.44x = 3,036.56 × 853.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.44x = 2,593,100.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,593,100.78/2,024.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.90

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