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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,701.86, 4,052.97 and 853.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,701.86, 4,052.97 and 853.05 is: 1,279.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,701.86 : 4,052.97 = 853.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,701.86/4,052.97 = 853.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,701.86x = 4,052.97 × 853.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,701.86x = 3,457,386.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,457,386.06/2,701.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.63

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