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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,807.03, 4,211.20 and 859.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,807.03, 4,211.20 and 859.21 is: 1,289.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,807.03 : 4,211.20 = 859.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,807.03/4,211.20 = 859.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,807.03x = 4,211.20 × 859.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,807.03x = 3,618,305.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,618,305.15/2,807.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.02

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