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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,883.88, 4,325.74 and 803.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,883.88, 4,325.74 and 803.88 is: 1,205.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,883.88 : 4,325.74 = 803.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,883.88/4,325.74 = 803.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,883.88x = 4,325.74 × 803.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,883.88x = 3,477,375.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,477,375.87/2,883.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.80

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