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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,802.81, 4,204.41 and 856.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,802.81, 4,204.41 and 856.38 is: 1,284.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,802.81 : 4,204.41 = 856.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,802.81/4,204.41 = 856.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,802.81x = 4,204.41 × 856.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,802.81x = 3,600,572.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,600,572.64/2,802.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,284.63

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