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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,414.00, 3,620.09 and 853.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,414.00, 3,620.09 and 853.54 is: 1,279.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,414.00 : 3,620.09 = 853.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,414.00/3,620.09 = 853.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,414.00x = 3,620.09 × 853.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,414.00x = 3,089,884.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,089,884.70/2,414.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.98

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