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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,858.28, 4,288.02 and 884.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,858.28, 4,288.02 and 884.04 is: 1,326.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,858.28 : 4,288.02 = 884.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,858.28/4,288.02 = 884.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,858.28x = 4,288.02 × 884.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,858.28x = 3,790,781.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,790,781.20/2,858.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,326.25

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