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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,705.82, 4,058.37 and 856.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,705.82, 4,058.37 and 856.95 is: 1,285.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,705.82 : 4,058.37 = 856.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,705.82/4,058.37 = 856.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,705.82x = 4,058.37 × 856.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,705.82x = 3,477,804.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,477,804.95/2,705.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,285.31

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