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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,805.71, 4,209.33 and 857.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,805.71, 4,209.33 and 857.87 is: 1,287.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,805.71 : 4,209.33 = 857.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,805.71/4,209.33 = 857.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,805.71x = 4,209.33 × 857.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,805.71x = 3,611,057.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,611,057.93/2,805.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287.04

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