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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,496.99, 3,745.14 and 853.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,496.99, 3,745.14 and 853.30 is: 1,279.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,496.99 : 3,745.14 = 853.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,496.99/3,745.14 = 853.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,496.99x = 3,745.14 × 853.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,496.99x = 3,195,729.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,195,729.44/2,496.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.83

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