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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,497.26, 3,745.41 and 853.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,497.26, 3,745.41 and 853.64 is: 1,280.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,497.26 : 3,745.41 = 853.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,497.26/3,745.41 = 853.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,497.26x = 3,745.41 × 853.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,497.26x = 3,197,231.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,197,231.79/2,497.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.30

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