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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,808.23, 4,211.75 and 833.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,808.23, 4,211.75 and 833.88 is: 1,250.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,808.23 : 4,211.75 = 833.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,808.23/4,211.75 = 833.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,808.23x = 4,211.75 × 833.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,808.23x = 3,512,073.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,512,073.03/2,808.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.64

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