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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,495.66, 3,744.35 and 853.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,495.66, 3,744.35 and 853.36 is: 1,280.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,495.66 : 3,744.35 = 853.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,495.66/3,744.35 = 853.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,495.66x = 3,744.35 × 853.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,495.66x = 3,195,271.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,195,271.70/2,495.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.33

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