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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,807.58, 4,210.94 and 859.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,807.58, 4,210.94 and 859.98 is: 1,289.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,807.58 : 4,210.94 = 859.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,807.58/4,210.94 = 859.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,807.58x = 4,210.94 × 859.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,807.58x = 3,621,324.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,621,324.18/2,807.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.84

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