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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,886.71, 4,330.07 and 806.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,886.71, 4,330.07 and 806.73 is: 1,210.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,886.71 : 4,330.07 = 806.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,886.71/4,330.07 = 806.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,886.71x = 4,330.07 × 806.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,886.71x = 3,493,212.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,493,212.45/2,886.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.10

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