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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,705.77, 4,059.26 and 856.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,705.77, 4,059.26 and 856.99 is: 1,285.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,705.77 : 4,059.26 = 856.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,705.77/4,059.26 = 856.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,705.77x = 4,059.26 × 856.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,705.77x = 3,478,745.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,478,745.23/2,705.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,285.68

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