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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,833.53, 4,250.76 and 885.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,833.53, 4,250.76 and 885.27 is: 1,328.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,833.53 : 4,250.76 = 885.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,833.53/4,250.76 = 885.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,833.53x = 4,250.76 × 885.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,833.53x = 3,763,070.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,763,070.31/2,833.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328.05

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