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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,239.17, 3,359.13 and 853.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,239.17, 3,359.13 and 853.17 is: 1,279.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,239.17 : 3,359.13 = 853.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,239.17/3,359.13 = 853.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,239.17x = 3,359.13 × 853.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,239.17x = 2,865,908.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,865,908.94/2,239.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.90

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