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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,853, 4,279.86 and 801

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,853, 4,279.86 and 801 is: 1,201.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,853 : 4,279.86 = 801 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,853/4,279.86 = 801/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,853x = 4,279.86 × 801
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,853x = 3,428,167.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,428,167.86/2,853
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.60

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