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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,805.11, 4,207.51 and 857.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,805.11, 4,207.51 and 857.16 is: 1,285.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,805.11 : 4,207.51 = 857.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,805.11/4,207.51 = 857.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,805.11x = 4,207.51 × 857.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,805.11x = 3,606,504.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,606,504.99/2,805.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,285.69

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