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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,193.65, 4,790.09 and 853.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,193.65, 4,790.09 and 853.83 is: 1,280.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,193.65 : 4,790.09 = 853.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,193.65/4,790.09 = 853.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,193.65x = 4,790.09 × 853.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,193.65x = 4,089,922.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,089,922.54/3,193.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.64

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