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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,705.68, 4,058.30 and 856.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,705.68, 4,058.30 and 856.86 is: 1,285.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,705.68 : 4,058.30 = 856.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,705.68/4,058.30 = 856.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,705.68x = 4,058.30 × 856.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,705.68x = 3,477,394.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,477,394.94/2,705.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,285.22

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