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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,884.95, 4,326.98 and 804.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,884.95, 4,326.98 and 804.74 is: 1,206.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,884.95 : 4,326.98 = 804.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,884.95/4,326.98 = 804.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,884.95x = 4,326.98 × 804.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,884.95x = 3,482,068.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,482,068.23/2,884.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.98

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