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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,883.84, 4,325.76 and 803.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,883.84, 4,325.76 and 803.85 is: 1,205.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,883.84 : 4,325.76 = 803.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,883.84/4,325.76 = 803.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,883.84x = 4,325.76 × 803.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,883.84x = 3,477,242.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,477,242.94/2,883.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.77

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