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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,497.80, 3,744.18 and 853.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,497.80, 3,744.18 and 853.23 is: 1,278.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,497.80 : 3,744.18 = 853.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,497.80/3,744.18 = 853.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,497.80x = 3,744.18 × 853.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,497.80x = 3,194,646.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,194,646.70/2,497.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.98

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