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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,413.84, 3,619.04 and 853.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,413.84, 3,619.04 and 853.52 is: 1,279.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,413.84 : 3,619.04 = 853.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,413.84/3,619.04 = 853.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,413.84x = 3,619.04 × 853.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,413.84x = 3,088,923.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,088,923.02/2,413.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.67

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