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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,801.96, 4,203.17 and 854.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,801.96, 4,203.17 and 854.18 is: 1,281.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,801.96 : 4,203.17 = 854.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,801.96/4,203.17 = 854.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,801.96x = 4,203.17 × 854.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,801.96x = 3,590,263.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,590,263.75/2,801.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.34

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