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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,806.80, 4,210.86 and 957.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,806.80, 4,210.86 and 957.84 is: 1,436.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,806.80 : 4,210.86 = 957.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,806.80/4,210.86 = 957.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,806.80x = 4,210.86 × 957.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,806.80x = 4,033,330.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,033,330.14/2,806.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,436.99

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