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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,801.23, 4,201.77 and 853.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,801.23, 4,201.77 and 853.45 is: 1,280.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,801.23 : 4,201.77 = 853.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,801.23/4,201.77 = 853.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,801.23x = 4,201.77 × 853.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,801.23x = 3,586,000.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,586,000.61/2,801.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.15

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