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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,854.80, 4,282.98 and 2,854.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,854.80, 4,282.98 and 2,854.80 is: 4,282.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,854.80 : 4,282.98 = 2,854.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,854.80/4,282.98 = 2,854.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,854.80x = 4,282.98 × 2,854.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,854.80x = 12,227,051.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,227,051.30/2,854.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,282.98

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