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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,702.97, 4,053.24 and 853.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,702.97, 4,053.24 and 853.74 is: 1,280.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,702.97 : 4,053.24 = 853.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,702.97/4,053.24 = 853.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,702.97x = 4,053.24 × 853.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,702.97x = 3,460,413.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,460,413.12/2,702.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.23

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