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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,496.54, 3,744.92 and 853.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,496.54, 3,744.92 and 853.26 is: 1,279.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,496.54 : 3,744.92 = 853.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,496.54/3,744.92 = 853.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,496.54x = 3,744.92 × 853.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,496.54x = 3,195,390.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,195,390.44/2,496.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.93

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