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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,800.93, 4,200.40 and 826.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,800.93, 4,200.40 and 826.02 is: 1,238.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,800.93 : 4,200.40 = 826.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,800.93/4,200.40 = 826.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,800.93x = 4,200.40 × 826.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,800.93x = 3,469,614.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,469,614.41/2,800.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.74

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