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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,807.26, 4,210.92 and 859.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,807.26, 4,210.92 and 859.48 is: 1,289.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,807.26 : 4,210.92 = 859.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,807.26/4,210.92 = 859.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,807.26x = 4,210.92 × 859.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,807.26x = 3,619,201.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,619,201.52/2,807.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.23

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