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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,804.30, 4,206.46 and 856.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,804.30, 4,206.46 and 856.52 is: 1,284.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,804.30 : 4,206.46 = 856.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,804.30/4,206.46 = 856.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,804.30x = 4,206.46 × 856.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,804.30x = 3,602,917.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,602,917.12/2,804.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,284.78

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