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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,828.88, 4,243.87 and 854.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,828.88, 4,243.87 and 854.67 is: 1,282.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,828.88 : 4,243.87 = 854.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,828.88/4,243.87 = 854.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,828.88x = 4,243.87 × 854.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,828.88x = 3,627,108.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,627,108.37/2,828.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282.17

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