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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,830.89, 4,245.06 and 855.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,830.89, 4,245.06 and 855.75 is: 1,283.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,830.89 : 4,245.06 = 855.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,830.89/4,245.06 = 855.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,830.89x = 4,245.06 × 855.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,830.89x = 3,632,724.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,632,724.41/2,830.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283.25

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