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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,801.88, 4,202.42 and 853.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,801.88, 4,202.42 and 853.56 is: 1,280.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,801.88 : 4,202.42 = 853.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,801.88/4,202.42 = 853.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,801.88x = 4,202.42 × 853.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,801.88x = 3,587,013.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,587,013.35/2,801.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.22

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