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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,800.92, 4,202.04 and 853.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,800.92, 4,202.04 and 853.08 is: 1,279.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,800.92 : 4,202.04 = 853.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,800.92/4,202.04 = 853.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,800.92x = 4,202.04 × 853.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,800.92x = 3,584,676.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,584,676.28/2,800.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.82

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