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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,884.33, 4,326.33 and 804.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,884.33, 4,326.33 and 804.45 is: 1,206.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,884.33 : 4,326.33 = 804.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,884.33/4,326.33 = 804.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,884.33x = 4,326.33 × 804.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,884.33x = 3,480,316.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,480,316.17/2,884.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.63

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