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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,886.65, 4,329.20 and 806.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,886.65, 4,329.20 and 806.52 is: 1,209.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,886.65 : 4,329.20 = 806.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,886.65/4,329.20 = 806.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,886.65x = 4,329.20 × 806.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,886.65x = 3,491,586.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,491,586.38/2,886.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.56

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