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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,804.11, 4,206.83 and 856.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,804.11, 4,206.83 and 856.19 is: 1,284.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,804.11 : 4,206.83 = 856.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,804.11/4,206.83 = 856.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,804.11x = 4,206.83 × 856.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,804.11x = 3,601,845.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,601,845.78/2,804.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,284.49

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