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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,802.31, 4,203.66 and 855.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,802.31, 4,203.66 and 855.88 is: 1,283.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,802.31 : 4,203.66 = 855.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,802.31/4,203.66 = 855.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,802.31x = 4,203.66 × 855.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,802.31x = 3,597,828.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,597,828.52/2,802.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283.88

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