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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,805.85, 4,207.28 and 857.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,805.85, 4,207.28 and 857.53 is: 1,285.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,805.85 : 4,207.28 = 857.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,805.85/4,207.28 = 857.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,805.85x = 4,207.28 × 857.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,805.85x = 3,607,860.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,607,860.44/2,805.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,285.84

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