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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,933.67, 4,400.38 and 853.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,933.67, 4,400.38 and 853.64 is: 1,280.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,933.67 : 4,400.38 = 853.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,933.67/4,400.38 = 853.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,933.67x = 4,400.38 × 853.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,933.67x = 3,756,331.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,756,331.15/2,933.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.42

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