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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,857.25, 4,286.61 and 805.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,857.25, 4,286.61 and 805.25 is: 1,208.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,857.25 : 4,286.61 = 805.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,857.25/4,286.61 = 805.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,857.25x = 4,286.61 × 805.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,857.25x = 3,451,792.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,451,792.70/2,857.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.08

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