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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,497.02, 3,744.78 and 853.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,497.02, 3,744.78 and 853.20 is: 1,279.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,497.02 : 3,744.78 = 853.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,497.02/3,744.78 = 853.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,497.02x = 3,744.78 × 853.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,497.02x = 3,195,046.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,195,046.30/2,497.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.54

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