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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,856.56, 4,284.80 and 882.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,856.56, 4,284.80 and 882.14 is: 1,323.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,856.56 : 4,284.80 = 882.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,856.56/4,284.80 = 882.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,856.56x = 4,284.80 × 882.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,856.56x = 3,779,789.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,779,789.06/2,856.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.20

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