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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,804.92, 4,207.10 and 857.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,804.92, 4,207.10 and 857.14 is: 1,285.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,804.92 : 4,207.10 = 857.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,804.92/4,207.10 = 857.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,804.92x = 4,207.10 × 857.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,804.92x = 3,606,073.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,606,073.69/2,804.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,285.62

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