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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,905, 4,358.22 and 853

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,905, 4,358.22 and 853 is: 1,279.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,905 : 4,358.22 = 853 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,905/4,358.22 = 853/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,905x = 4,358.22 × 853
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,905x = 3,717,561.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,717,561.66/2,905
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.71

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