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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,833.65, 4,250.25 and 885.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,833.65, 4,250.25 and 885.83 is: 1,328.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,833.65 : 4,250.25 = 885.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,833.65/4,250.25 = 885.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,833.65x = 4,250.25 × 885.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,833.65x = 3,764,977.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,764,977.71/2,833.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328.67

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