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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,519.42, 3,779.35 and 853.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,519.42, 3,779.35 and 853.50 is: 1,280.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,519.42 : 3,779.35 = 853.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,519.42/3,779.35 = 853.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,519.42x = 3,779.35 × 853.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,519.42x = 3,225,675.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,225,675.23/2,519.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.32

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