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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,806.83, 4,210.25 and 859.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,806.83, 4,210.25 and 859.04 is: 1,288.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,806.83 : 4,210.25 = 859.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,806.83/4,210.25 = 859.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,806.83x = 4,210.25 × 859.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,806.83x = 3,616,754.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,616,754.26/2,806.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288.55

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