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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,803.50, 4,205.25 and 855.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,803.50, 4,205.25 and 855.69 is: 1,283.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,803.50 : 4,205.25 = 855.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,803.50/4,205.25 = 855.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,803.50x = 4,205.25 × 855.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,803.50x = 3,598,390.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,598,390.37/2,803.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283.54

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