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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,497.86, 3,747.39 and 854.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,497.86, 3,747.39 and 854.40 is: 1,281.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,497.86 : 3,747.39 = 854.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,497.86/3,747.39 = 854.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,497.86x = 3,747.39 × 854.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,497.86x = 3,201,770.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,201,770.02/2,497.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.81

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