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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,703.54, 4,053.08 and 853.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,703.54, 4,053.08 and 853.50 is: 1,279.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,703.54 : 4,053.08 = 853.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,703.54/4,053.08 = 853.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,703.54x = 4,053.08 × 853.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,703.54x = 3,459,299.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,459,299.51/2,703.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.54

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