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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,193.90, 4,791.10 and 853.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,193.90, 4,791.10 and 853.86 is: 1,280.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,193.90 : 4,791.10 = 853.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,193.90/4,791.10 = 853.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,193.90x = 4,791.10 × 853.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,193.90x = 4,090,916.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,090,916.73/3,193.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.85

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