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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,802.89, 4,203.36 and 828

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,802.89, 4,203.36 and 828 is: 1,241.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,802.89 : 4,203.36 = 828 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,802.89/4,203.36 = 828/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,802.89x = 4,203.36 × 828
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,802.89x = 3,480,382.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,480,382.08/2,802.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241.71

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