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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,833.93, 4,251.11 and 886.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,833.93, 4,251.11 and 886.13 is: 1,329.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,833.93 : 4,251.11 = 886.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,833.93/4,251.11 = 886.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,833.93x = 4,251.11 × 886.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,833.93x = 3,767,010.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,767,010.42/2,833.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329.25

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