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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,856.24, 4,284.36 and 881.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,856.24, 4,284.36 and 881.82 is: 1,322.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,856.24 : 4,284.36 = 881.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,856.24/4,284.36 = 881.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,856.24x = 4,284.36 × 881.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,856.24x = 3,778,034.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,778,034.34/2,856.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.73

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