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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,801.75, 4,203.08 and 853.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,801.75, 4,203.08 and 853.50 is: 1,280.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,801.75 : 4,203.08 = 853.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,801.75/4,203.08 = 853.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,801.75x = 4,203.08 × 853.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,801.75x = 3,587,328.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,587,328.78/2,801.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.39

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