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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,833.95, 4,250.81 and 859.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,833.95, 4,250.81 and 859.51 is: 1,289.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,833.95 : 4,250.81 = 859.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,833.95/4,250.81 = 859.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,833.95x = 4,250.81 × 859.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,833.95x = 3,653,621.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,653,621.17/2,833.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.23

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