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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,704.92, 4,058.10 and 856.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,704.92, 4,058.10 and 856.07 is: 1,284.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,704.92 : 4,058.10 = 856.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,704.92/4,058.10 = 856.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,704.92x = 4,058.10 × 856.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,704.92x = 3,473,993.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,473,993.10/2,704.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,284.32

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