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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,802.32, 4,203.40 and 854.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,802.32, 4,203.40 and 854.44 is: 1,281.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,802.32 : 4,203.40 = 854.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,802.32/4,203.40 = 854.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,802.32x = 4,203.40 × 854.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,802.32x = 3,591,553.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,591,553.10/2,802.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.64

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