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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,497.88, 3,745.90 and 853.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,497.88, 3,745.90 and 853.98 is: 1,280.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,497.88 : 3,745.90 = 853.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,497.88/3,745.90 = 853.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,497.88x = 3,745.90 × 853.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,497.88x = 3,198,923.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,198,923.68/2,497.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.66

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