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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,801.82, 4,203.36 and 854.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,801.82, 4,203.36 and 854.18 is: 1,281.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,801.82 : 4,203.36 = 854.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,801.82/4,203.36 = 854.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,801.82x = 4,203.36 × 854.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,801.82x = 3,590,420.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,590,420.79/2,801.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.46

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