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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,802.94, 4,204.58 and 855.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,802.94, 4,204.58 and 855.16 is: 1,282.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,802.94 : 4,204.58 = 855.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,802.94/4,204.58 = 855.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,802.94x = 4,204.58 × 855.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,802.94x = 3,595,573.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,595,573.85/2,802.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282.79

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