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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,497.46, 3,746.25 and 853.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,497.46, 3,746.25 and 853.99 is: 1,281.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,497.46 : 3,746.25 = 853.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,497.46/3,746.25 = 853.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,497.46x = 3,746.25 × 853.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,497.46x = 3,199,271.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,199,271.74/2,497.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.01

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