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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,802.66, 4,203.36 and 854.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,802.66, 4,203.36 and 854.34 is: 1,281.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,802.66 : 4,203.36 = 854.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,802.66/4,203.36 = 854.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,802.66x = 4,203.36 × 854.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,802.66x = 3,591,098.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,591,098.58/2,802.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.32

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