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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,803.22, 4,204.80 and 855.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,803.22, 4,204.80 and 855.44 is: 1,283.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,803.22 : 4,204.80 = 855.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,803.22/4,204.80 = 855.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,803.22x = 4,204.80 × 855.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,803.22x = 3,596,954.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,596,954.11/2,803.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283.15

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