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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,704.38, 4,057.14 and 856.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,704.38, 4,057.14 and 856.02 is: 1,284.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,704.38 : 4,057.14 = 856.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,704.38/4,057.14 = 856.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,704.38x = 4,057.14 × 856.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,704.38x = 3,472,992.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,472,992.98/2,704.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,284.21

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