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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,804.38, 4,206.66 and 856.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,804.38, 4,206.66 and 856.72 is: 1,285.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,804.38 : 4,206.66 = 856.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,804.38/4,206.66 = 856.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,804.38x = 4,206.66 × 856.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,804.38x = 3,603,929.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,603,929.76/2,804.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,285.11

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