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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,801.91, 4,202.88 and 854.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,801.91, 4,202.88 and 854.11 is: 1,281.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,801.91 : 4,202.88 = 854.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,801.91/4,202.88 = 854.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,801.91x = 4,202.88 × 854.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,801.91x = 3,589,696.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,589,696.55/2,801.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.16

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