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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,853.54, 4,280.05 and 1,004.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,853.54, 4,280.05 and 1,004.56 is: 1,506.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,853.54 : 4,280.05 = 1,004.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,853.54/4,280.05 = 1,004.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,853.54x = 4,280.05 × 1,004.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,853.54x = 4,299,555.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,299,555.65/2,853.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,506.74

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