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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,857.75, 4,286.63 and 805.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,857.75, 4,286.63 and 805.75 is: 1,208.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,857.75 : 4,286.63 = 805.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,857.75/4,286.63 = 805.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,857.75x = 4,286.63 × 805.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,857.75x = 3,453,952.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,453,952.12/2,857.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.63

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