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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,805.06, 4,206.36 and 856.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,805.06, 4,206.36 and 856.80 is: 1,284.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,805.06 : 4,206.36 = 856.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,805.06/4,206.36 = 856.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,805.06x = 4,206.36 × 856.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,805.06x = 3,604,009.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,604,009.25/2,805.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,284.82

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