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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,803.83, 4,205.58 and 855.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,803.83, 4,205.58 and 855.88 is: 1,283.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,803.83 : 4,205.58 = 855.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,803.83/4,205.58 = 855.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,803.83x = 4,205.58 × 855.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,803.83x = 3,599,471.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,599,471.81/2,803.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283.77

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