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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.45, 3,036.56 and 853.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.45, 3,036.56 and 853.95 is: 1,280.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.45 : 3,036.56 = 853.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.45/3,036.56 = 853.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.45x = 3,036.56 × 853.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.45x = 2,593,066.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,593,066.14/2,024.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.88

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