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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,706.99, 4,060.50 and 857.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,706.99, 4,060.50 and 857.96 is: 1,286.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,706.99 : 4,060.50 = 857.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,706.99/4,060.50 = 857.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,706.99x = 4,060.50 × 857.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,706.99x = 3,483,738.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,483,738.29/2,706.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,286.94

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