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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,802.85, 4,204.17 and 855

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,802.85, 4,204.17 and 855 is: 1,282.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,802.85 : 4,204.17 = 855 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,802.85/4,204.17 = 855/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,802.85x = 4,204.17 × 855
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,802.85x = 3,594,565.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,594,565.35/2,802.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282.47

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