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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,496.62, 3,744.43 and 853.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,496.62, 3,744.43 and 853.13 is: 1,279.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,496.62 : 3,744.43 = 853.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,496.62/3,744.43 = 853.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,496.62x = 3,744.43 × 853.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,496.62x = 3,194,492.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,194,492.79/2,496.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.53

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