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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,803.79, 4,206.31 and 856.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,803.79, 4,206.31 and 856.15 is: 1,284.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,803.79 : 4,206.31 = 856.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,803.79/4,206.31 = 856.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,803.79x = 4,206.31 × 856.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,803.79x = 3,601,219.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,601,219.65/2,803.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,284.41

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