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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,335.43, 3,501.03 and 853.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,335.43, 3,501.03 and 853.61 is: 1,279.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,335.43 : 3,501.03 = 853.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,335.43/3,501.03 = 853.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,335.43x = 3,501.03 × 853.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,335.43x = 2,988,522.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,988,522.97/2,335.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.65

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