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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,086.35, 3,129.53 and 853.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,086.35, 3,129.53 and 853.76 is: 1,280.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,086.35 : 3,129.53 = 853.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,086.35/3,129.53 = 853.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,086.35x = 3,129.53 × 853.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,086.35x = 2,671,877.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,671,877.49/2,086.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.65

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