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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,151.50, 3,227.26 and 853.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,151.50, 3,227.26 and 853.88 is: 1,280.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,151.50 : 3,227.26 = 853.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,151.50/3,227.26 = 853.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,151.50x = 3,227.26 × 853.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,151.50x = 2,755,692.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,755,692.77/2,151.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.82

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