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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,804.60, 4,206.86 and 856.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,804.60, 4,206.86 and 856.80 is: 1,285.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,804.60 : 4,206.86 = 856.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,804.60/4,206.86 = 856.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,804.60x = 4,206.86 × 856.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,804.60x = 3,604,450.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,604,450.82/2,804.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,285.19

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