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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,802.60, 4,204.68 and 854.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,802.60, 4,204.68 and 854.80 is: 1,282.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,802.60 : 4,204.68 = 854.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,802.60/4,204.68 = 854.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,802.60x = 4,204.68 × 854.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,802.60x = 3,594,160.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,594,160.46/2,802.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282.44

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