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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,802.88, 4,204.97 and 855.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,802.88, 4,204.97 and 855.08 is: 1,282.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,802.88 : 4,204.97 = 855.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,802.88/4,204.97 = 855.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,802.88x = 4,204.97 × 855.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,802.88x = 3,595,588.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,595,588.95/2,802.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282.82

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