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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,834.64, 4,251.69 and 885.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,834.64, 4,251.69 and 885.78 is: 1,328.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,834.64 : 4,251.69 = 885.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,834.64/4,251.69 = 885.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,834.64x = 4,251.69 × 885.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,834.64x = 3,766,061.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,766,061.97/2,834.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328.59

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