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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,413.66, 3,620.77 and 853.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,413.66, 3,620.77 and 853.34 is: 1,280.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,413.66 : 3,620.77 = 853.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,413.66/3,620.77 = 853.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,413.66x = 3,620.77 × 853.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,413.66x = 3,089,747.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,089,747.87/2,413.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.11

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