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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,804.48, 4,207.26 and 856.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,804.48, 4,207.26 and 856.97 is: 1,285.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,804.48 : 4,207.26 = 856.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,804.48/4,207.26 = 856.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,804.48x = 4,207.26 × 856.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,804.48x = 3,605,495.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,605,495.60/2,804.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,285.62

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