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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,806.10, 4,207.66 and 857.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,806.10, 4,207.66 and 857.78 is: 1,286.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,806.10 : 4,207.66 = 857.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,806.10/4,207.66 = 857.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,806.10x = 4,207.66 × 857.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,806.10x = 3,609,233.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,609,233.93/2,806.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,286.21

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