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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,833.26, 4,250.16 and 884.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,833.26, 4,250.16 and 884.94 is: 1,327.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,833.26 : 4,250.16 = 884.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,833.26/4,250.16 = 884.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,833.26x = 4,250.16 × 884.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,833.26x = 3,761,136.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,761,136.59/2,833.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,327.49

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