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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,853.77, 4,280.63 and 1,004.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,853.77, 4,280.63 and 1,004.66 is: 1,506.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,853.77 : 4,280.63 = 1,004.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,853.77/4,280.63 = 1,004.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,853.77x = 4,280.63 × 1,004.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,853.77x = 4,300,573.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,300,573.01/2,853.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,506.98

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