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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,496.93, 3,745.86 and 853.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,496.93, 3,745.86 and 853.44 is: 1,280.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,496.93 : 3,745.86 = 853.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,496.93/3,745.86 = 853.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,496.93x = 3,745.86 × 853.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,496.93x = 3,196,866.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,196,866.76/2,496.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.32

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