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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,706.36, 4,060.14 and 858.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,706.36, 4,060.14 and 858.04 is: 1,287.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,706.36 : 4,060.14 = 858.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,706.36/4,060.14 = 858.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,706.36x = 4,060.14 × 858.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,706.36x = 3,483,762.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,483,762.53/2,706.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287.25

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