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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,805.24, 4,207.84 and 857.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,805.24, 4,207.84 and 857.42 is: 1,286.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,805.24 : 4,207.84 = 857.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,805.24/4,207.84 = 857.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,805.24x = 4,207.84 × 857.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,805.24x = 3,607,886.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,607,886.17/2,805.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,286.12

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