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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,702.26, 4,053.42 and 853.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,702.26, 4,053.42 and 853.33 is: 1,280.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,702.26 : 4,053.42 = 853.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,702.26/4,053.42 = 853.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,702.26x = 4,053.42 × 853.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,702.26x = 3,458,904.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,458,904.89/2,702.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.00

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