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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,886.96, 4,330.28 and 807.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,886.96, 4,330.28 and 807.08 is: 1,210.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,886.96 : 4,330.28 = 807.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,886.96/4,330.28 = 807.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,886.96x = 4,330.28 × 807.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,886.96x = 3,494,856.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,494,856.70/2,886.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.57

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