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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,497.14, 3,745.71 and 853.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,497.14, 3,745.71 and 853.70 is: 1,280.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,497.14 : 3,745.71 = 853.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,497.14/3,745.71 = 853.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,497.14x = 3,745.71 × 853.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,497.14x = 3,197,712.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,197,712.63/2,497.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.55

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