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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,807.28, 4,211.55 and 859.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,807.28, 4,211.55 and 859.46 is: 1,289.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,807.28 : 4,211.55 = 859.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,807.28/4,211.55 = 859.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,807.28x = 4,211.55 × 859.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,807.28x = 3,619,637.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,619,637.71/2,807.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.38

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