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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,886.73, 4,329.93 and 806.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,886.73, 4,329.93 and 806.75 is: 1,210.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,886.73 : 4,329.93 = 806.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,886.73/4,329.93 = 806.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,886.73x = 4,329.93 × 806.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,886.73x = 3,493,171.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,493,171.03/2,886.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.08

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