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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,856.40, 4,284.60 and 804.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,856.40, 4,284.60 and 804.40 is: 1,206.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,856.40 : 4,284.60 = 804.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,856.40/4,284.60 = 804.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,856.40x = 4,284.60 × 804.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,856.40x = 3,446,532.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,446,532.24/2,856.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.60

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