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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,802.03, 4,203.07 and 854.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,802.03, 4,203.07 and 854.25 is: 1,281.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,802.03 : 4,203.07 = 854.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,802.03/4,203.07 = 854.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,802.03x = 4,203.07 × 854.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,802.03x = 3,590,468.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,590,468.28/2,802.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.38

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