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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,802.50, 4,203.76 and 854.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,802.50, 4,203.76 and 854.72 is: 1,282.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,802.50 : 4,203.76 = 854.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,802.50/4,203.76 = 854.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,802.50x = 4,203.76 × 854.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,802.50x = 3,593,037.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,593,037.75/2,802.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282.08

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