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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,800.82, 4,201.27 and 853.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,800.82, 4,201.27 and 853.04 is: 1,279.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,800.82 : 4,201.27 = 853.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,800.82/4,201.27 = 853.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,800.82x = 4,201.27 × 853.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,800.82x = 3,583,859.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,583,859.73/2,800.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.57

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