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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,705.38, 4,058.64 and 857.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,705.38, 4,058.64 and 857.02 is: 1,285.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,705.38 : 4,058.64 = 857.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,705.38/4,058.64 = 857.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,705.38x = 4,058.64 × 857.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,705.38x = 3,478,335.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,478,335.65/2,705.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,285.71

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