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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,393.08, 3,587.46 and 853.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,393.08, 3,587.46 and 853.72 is: 1,279.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,393.08 : 3,587.46 = 853.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,393.08/3,587.46 = 853.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,393.08x = 3,587.46 × 853.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,393.08x = 3,062,686.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,062,686.35/2,393.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.81

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