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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,414.44, 3,619.44 and 853.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,414.44, 3,619.44 and 853.30 is: 1,279.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,414.44 : 3,619.44 = 853.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,414.44/3,619.44 = 853.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,414.44x = 3,619.44 × 853.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,414.44x = 3,088,468.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,088,468.15/2,414.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.17

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