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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,799.81, 4,199.94 and 853.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,799.81, 4,199.94 and 853.38 is: 1,280.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,799.81 : 4,199.94 = 853.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,799.81/4,199.94 = 853.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,799.81x = 4,199.94 × 853.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,799.81x = 3,584,144.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,584,144.80/2,799.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.14

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