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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,391.88, 3,588.54 and 853

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,391.88, 3,588.54 and 853 is: 1,279.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,391.88 : 3,588.54 = 853 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,391.88/3,588.54 = 853/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,391.88x = 3,588.54 × 853
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,391.88x = 3,061,024.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,061,024.62/2,391.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.76

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