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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,170.04, 3,253.23 and 853.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,170.04, 3,253.23 and 853.07 is: 1,278.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,170.04 : 3,253.23 = 853.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,170.04/3,253.23 = 853.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,170.04x = 3,253.23 × 853.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,170.04x = 2,775,216.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,775,216.65/2,170.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.88

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