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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,804.52, 4,206.63 and 856.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,804.52, 4,206.63 and 856.73 is: 1,285.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,804.52 : 4,206.63 = 856.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,804.52/4,206.63 = 856.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,804.52x = 4,206.63 × 856.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,804.52x = 3,603,936.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,603,936.19/2,804.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,285.04

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