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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,706.93, 4,060.53 and 858.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,706.93, 4,060.53 and 858.19 is: 1,287.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,706.93 : 4,060.53 = 858.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,706.93/4,060.53 = 858.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,706.93x = 4,060.53 × 858.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,706.93x = 3,484,691.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,484,691.69/2,706.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287.32

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