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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,834.20, 4,251.42 and 886.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,834.20, 4,251.42 and 886.44 is: 1,329.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,834.20 : 4,251.42 = 886.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,834.20/4,251.42 = 886.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,834.20x = 4,251.42 × 886.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,834.20x = 3,768,628.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,768,628.74/2,834.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329.70

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