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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,804.80, 4,207.02 and 857.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,804.80, 4,207.02 and 857.02 is: 1,285.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,804.80 : 4,207.02 = 857.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,804.80/4,207.02 = 857.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,804.80x = 4,207.02 × 857.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,804.80x = 3,605,500.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,605,500.28/2,804.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,285.48

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