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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,886.33, 4,329.32 and 806.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,886.33, 4,329.32 and 806.45 is: 1,209.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,886.33 : 4,329.32 = 806.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,886.33/4,329.32 = 806.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,886.33x = 4,329.32 × 806.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,886.33x = 3,491,380.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,491,380.11/2,886.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.63

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