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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,886.84, 4,330.10 and 806.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,886.84, 4,330.10 and 806.82 is: 1,210.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,886.84 : 4,330.10 = 806.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,886.84/4,330.10 = 806.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,886.84x = 4,330.10 × 806.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,886.84x = 3,493,611.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,493,611.28/2,886.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.19

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