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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,497.38, 3,745.16 and 853.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,497.38, 3,745.16 and 853.49 is: 1,279.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,497.38 : 3,745.16 = 853.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,497.38/3,745.16 = 853.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,497.38x = 3,745.16 × 853.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,497.38x = 3,196,456.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,196,456.61/2,497.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.92

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