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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,318.38, 4,977.57 and 853.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,318.38, 4,977.57 and 853.20 is: 1,279.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,318.38 : 4,977.57 = 853.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,318.38/4,977.57 = 853.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,318.38x = 4,977.57 × 853.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,318.38x = 4,246,884.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,246,884.59/3,318.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.81

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