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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,884.90, 4,327.10 and 804.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,884.90, 4,327.10 and 804.86 is: 1,207.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,884.90 : 4,327.10 = 804.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,884.90/4,327.10 = 804.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,884.90x = 4,327.10 × 804.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,884.90x = 3,482,709.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,482,709.71/2,884.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.22

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