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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,884.88, 4,326.87 and 805.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,884.88, 4,326.87 and 805.07 is: 1,207.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,884.88 : 4,326.87 = 805.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,884.88/4,326.87 = 805.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,884.88x = 4,326.87 × 805.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,884.88x = 3,483,433.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,483,433.23/2,884.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.48

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