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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,804.90, 4,207.95 and 857.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,804.90, 4,207.95 and 857.05 is: 1,285.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,804.90 : 4,207.95 = 857.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,804.90/4,207.95 = 857.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,804.90x = 4,207.95 × 857.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,804.90x = 3,606,413.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,606,413.03/2,804.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,285.76

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