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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,802.87, 4,204.17 and 855.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,802.87, 4,204.17 and 855.09 is: 1,282.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,802.87 : 4,204.17 = 855.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,802.87/4,204.17 = 855.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,802.87x = 4,204.17 × 855.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,802.87x = 3,594,943.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,594,943.73/2,802.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282.59

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