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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,805.46, 4,208.80 and 857.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,805.46, 4,208.80 and 857.81 is: 1,286.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,805.46 : 4,208.80 = 857.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,805.46/4,208.80 = 857.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,805.46x = 4,208.80 × 857.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,805.46x = 3,610,350.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,610,350.73/2,805.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,286.90

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