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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,152.80, 3,227.31 and 853.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,152.80, 3,227.31 and 853.38 is: 1,279.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,152.80 : 3,227.31 = 853.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,152.80/3,227.31 = 853.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,152.80x = 3,227.31 × 853.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,152.80x = 2,754,121.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,754,121.81/2,152.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.32

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