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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,804.21, 4,206.93 and 856.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,804.21, 4,206.93 and 856.56 is: 1,285.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,804.21 : 4,206.93 = 856.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,804.21/4,206.93 = 856.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,804.21x = 4,206.93 × 856.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,804.21x = 3,603,483.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,603,483.68/2,804.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,285.03

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