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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,496.96, 3,744.77 and 853.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,496.96, 3,744.77 and 853.88 is: 1,280.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,496.96 : 3,744.77 = 853.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,496.96/3,744.77 = 853.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,496.96x = 3,744.77 × 853.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,496.96x = 3,197,561.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,197,561.21/2,496.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.58

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