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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,806.56, 4,209.68 and 858.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,806.56, 4,209.68 and 858.60 is: 1,287.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,806.56 : 4,209.68 = 858.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,806.56/4,209.68 = 858.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,806.56x = 4,209.68 × 858.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,806.56x = 3,614,431.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,614,431.25/2,806.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287.85

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