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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,804.19, 4,206.75 and 855.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,804.19, 4,206.75 and 855.94 is: 1,284.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,804.19 : 4,206.75 = 855.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,804.19/4,206.75 = 855.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,804.19x = 4,206.75 × 855.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,804.19x = 3,600,725.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,600,725.60/2,804.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,284.05

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