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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,497.99, 3,746.64 and 854.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,497.99, 3,746.64 and 854.30 is: 1,281.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,497.99 : 3,746.64 = 854.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,497.99/3,746.64 = 854.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,497.99x = 3,746.64 × 854.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,497.99x = 3,200,754.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,200,754.55/2,497.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.33

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