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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,496.26, 3,744.86 and 853.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,496.26, 3,744.86 and 853.28 is: 1,280.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,496.26 : 3,744.86 = 853.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,496.26/3,744.86 = 853.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,496.26x = 3,744.86 × 853.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,496.26x = 3,195,414.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,195,414.14/2,496.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.08

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