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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,801.52, 4,201.56 and 853.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,801.52, 4,201.56 and 853.68 is: 1,280.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,801.52 : 4,201.56 = 853.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,801.52/4,201.56 = 853.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,801.52x = 4,201.56 × 853.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,801.52x = 3,586,787.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,586,787.74/2,801.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.30

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