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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,708.06, 4,060.04 and 858.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,708.06, 4,060.04 and 858.11 is: 1,286.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,708.06 : 4,060.04 = 858.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,708.06/4,060.04 = 858.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,708.06x = 4,060.04 × 858.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,708.06x = 3,483,966.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,483,966.78/2,708.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,286.52

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