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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,805.92, 4,208.60 and 858.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,805.92, 4,208.60 and 858.14 is: 1,287.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,805.92 : 4,208.60 = 858.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,805.92/4,208.60 = 858.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,805.92x = 4,208.60 × 858.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,805.92x = 3,611,568.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,611,568.00/2,805.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287.12

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