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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,853.89, 4,281.23 and 1,004.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,853.89, 4,281.23 and 1,004.79 is: 1,507.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,853.89 : 4,281.23 = 1,004.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,853.89/4,281.23 = 1,004.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,853.89x = 4,281.23 × 1,004.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,853.89x = 4,301,739.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,301,739.60/2,853.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,507.33

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