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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,801.73, 4,202.56 and 853.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,801.73, 4,202.56 and 853.93 is: 1,280.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,801.73 : 4,202.56 = 853.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,801.73/4,202.56 = 853.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,801.73x = 4,202.56 × 853.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,801.73x = 3,588,692.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,588,692.06/2,801.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.88

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