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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,804.92, 4,207.22 and 856.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,804.92, 4,207.22 and 856.97 is: 1,285.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,804.92 : 4,207.22 = 856.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,804.92/4,207.22 = 856.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,804.92x = 4,207.22 × 856.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,804.92x = 3,605,459.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,605,459.81/2,804.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,285.41

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