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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,240.96, 3,359.18 and 853.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,240.96, 3,359.18 and 853.94 is: 1,280.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,240.96 : 3,359.18 = 853.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,240.96/3,359.18 = 853.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,240.96x = 3,359.18 × 853.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,240.96x = 2,868,548.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,868,548.70/2,240.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.06

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