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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,833.64, 4,250.92 and 885.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,833.64, 4,250.92 and 885.44 is: 1,328.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,833.64 : 4,250.92 = 885.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,833.64/4,250.92 = 885.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,833.64x = 4,250.92 × 885.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,833.64x = 3,763,934.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,763,934.60/2,833.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328.30

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