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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,802.07, 4,203.74 and 854.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,802.07, 4,203.74 and 854.29 is: 1,281.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,802.07 : 4,203.74 = 854.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,802.07/4,203.74 = 854.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,802.07x = 4,203.74 × 854.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,802.07x = 3,591,213.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,591,213.04/2,802.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.63

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