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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,886.83, 4,330.07 and 806.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,886.83, 4,330.07 and 806.95 is: 1,210.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,886.83 : 4,330.07 = 806.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,886.83/4,330.07 = 806.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,886.83x = 4,330.07 × 806.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,886.83x = 3,494,149.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,494,149.99/2,886.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.38

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