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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,498.80, 3,748.40 and 854.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,498.80, 3,748.40 and 854.68 is: 1,282.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,498.80 : 3,748.40 = 854.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,498.80/3,748.40 = 854.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,498.80x = 3,748.40 × 854.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,498.80x = 3,203,682.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,203,682.51/2,498.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282.09

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