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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,834.12, 4,251.03 and 886.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,834.12, 4,251.03 and 886.10 is: 1,329.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,834.12 : 4,251.03 = 886.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,834.12/4,251.03 = 886.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,834.12x = 4,251.03 × 886.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,834.12x = 3,766,837.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,766,837.68/2,834.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329.10

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