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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,802.06, 4,203.09 and 854.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,802.06, 4,203.09 and 854.16 is: 1,281.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,802.06 : 4,203.09 = 854.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,802.06/4,203.09 = 854.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,802.06x = 4,203.09 × 854.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,802.06x = 3,590,111.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,590,111.35/2,802.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.24

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