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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,802.99, 4,204.49 and 855.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,802.99, 4,204.49 and 855.18 is: 1,282.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,802.99 : 4,204.49 = 855.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,802.99/4,204.49 = 855.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,802.99x = 4,204.49 × 855.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,802.99x = 3,595,595.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,595,595.76/2,802.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282.77

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