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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,886.40, 4,330.18 and 807

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,886.40, 4,330.18 and 807 is: 1,210.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,886.40 : 4,330.18 = 807 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,886.40/4,330.18 = 807/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,886.40x = 4,330.18 × 807
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,886.40x = 3,494,455.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,494,455.26/2,886.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.66

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