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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,882.16, 2,821.08 and 854

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,882.16, 2,821.08 and 854 is: 1,280.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,882.16 : 2,821.08 = 854 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,882.16/2,821.08 = 854/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,882.16x = 2,821.08 × 854
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,882.16x = 2,409,202.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,409,202.32/1,882.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.02

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