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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,853.04, 4,280.66 and 1,004.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,853.04, 4,280.66 and 1,004.36 is: 1,506.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,853.04 : 4,280.66 = 1,004.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,853.04/4,280.66 = 1,004.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,853.04x = 4,280.66 × 1,004.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,853.04x = 4,299,323.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,299,323.68/2,853.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,506.93

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