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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,584.48, 3,876.48 and 853.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,584.48, 3,876.48 and 853.12 is: 1,279.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,584.48 : 3,876.48 = 853.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,584.48/3,876.48 = 853.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,584.48x = 3,876.48 × 853.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,584.48x = 3,307,102.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,307,102.62/2,584.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.60

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