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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,497.66, 3,746.49 and 854.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,497.66, 3,746.49 and 854.22 is: 1,281.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,497.66 : 3,746.49 = 854.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,497.66/3,746.49 = 854.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,497.66x = 3,746.49 × 854.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,497.66x = 3,200,330.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,200,330.60/2,497.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.33

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