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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,933.47, 4,399.99 and 853.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,933.47, 4,399.99 and 853.49 is: 1,280.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,933.47 : 4,399.99 = 853.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,933.47/4,399.99 = 853.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,933.47x = 4,399.99 × 853.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,933.47x = 3,755,343.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,755,343.20/2,933.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.17

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