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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,705.09, 4,058.38 and 856.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,705.09, 4,058.38 and 856.16 is: 1,284.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,705.09 : 4,058.38 = 856.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,705.09/4,058.38 = 856.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,705.09x = 4,058.38 × 856.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,705.09x = 3,474,602.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,474,602.33/2,705.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,284.47

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