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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,805.64, 4,208.13 and 857.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,805.64, 4,208.13 and 857.86 is: 1,286.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,805.64 : 4,208.13 = 857.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,805.64/4,208.13 = 857.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,805.64x = 4,208.13 × 857.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,805.64x = 3,609,986.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,609,986.40/2,805.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,286.69

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