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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,828.86, 4,242.67 and 854.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,828.86, 4,242.67 and 854.41 is: 1,281.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,828.86 : 4,242.67 = 854.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,828.86/4,242.67 = 854.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,828.86x = 4,242.67 × 854.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,828.86x = 3,624,979.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,624,979.65/2,828.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.43

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