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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,805.30, 4,207.96 and 857.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,805.30, 4,207.96 and 857.52 is: 1,286.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,805.30 : 4,207.96 = 857.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,805.30/4,207.96 = 857.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,805.30x = 4,207.96 × 857.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,805.30x = 3,608,409.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,608,409.86/2,805.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,286.28

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