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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,858.56, 4,287.84 and 806.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,858.56, 4,287.84 and 806.56 is: 1,209.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,858.56 : 4,287.84 = 806.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,858.56/4,287.84 = 806.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,858.56x = 4,287.84 × 806.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,858.56x = 3,458,400.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,458,400.23/2,858.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.84

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