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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,413.41, 3,620.40 and 853.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,413.41, 3,620.40 and 853.09 is: 1,279.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,413.41 : 3,620.40 = 853.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,413.41/3,620.40 = 853.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,413.41x = 3,620.40 × 853.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,413.41x = 3,088,514.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,088,514.79/2,413.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.73

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