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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,806.17, 4,208.76 and 857.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,806.17, 4,208.76 and 857.91 is: 1,286.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,806.17 : 4,208.76 = 857.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,806.17/4,208.76 = 857.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,806.17x = 4,208.76 × 857.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,806.17x = 3,610,737.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,610,737.29/2,806.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,286.71

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