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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,801.50, 4,203.17 and 853.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,801.50, 4,203.17 and 853.71 is: 1,280.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,801.50 : 4,203.17 = 853.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,801.50/4,203.17 = 853.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,801.50x = 4,203.17 × 853.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,801.50x = 3,588,288.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,588,288.26/2,801.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.85

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