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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,804.66, 4,207 and 856.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,804.66, 4,207 and 856.86 is: 1,285.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,804.66 : 4,207 = 856.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,804.66/4,207 = 856.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,804.66x = 4,207 × 856.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,804.66x = 3,604,810.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,604,810.02/2,804.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,285.29

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