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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,807.01, 4,210.32 and 859.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,807.01, 4,210.32 and 859.14 is: 1,288.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,807.01 : 4,210.32 = 859.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,807.01/4,210.32 = 859.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,807.01x = 4,210.32 × 859.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,807.01x = 3,617,254.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,617,254.32/2,807.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288.65

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