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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,807.60, 4,211.60 and 859.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,807.60, 4,211.60 and 859.80 is: 1,289.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,807.60 : 4,211.60 = 859.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,807.60/4,211.60 = 859.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,807.60x = 4,211.60 × 859.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,807.60x = 3,621,133.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,621,133.68/2,807.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.76

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