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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,497.79, 3,747.29 and 854.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,497.79, 3,747.29 and 854.43 is: 1,281.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,497.79 : 3,747.29 = 854.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,497.79/3,747.29 = 854.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,497.79x = 3,747.29 × 854.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,497.79x = 3,201,792.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,201,792.72/2,497.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.85

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