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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,887.16, 4,329.88 and 806.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,887.16, 4,329.88 and 806.66 is: 1,209.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,887.16 : 4,329.88 = 806.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,887.16/4,329.88 = 806.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,887.16x = 4,329.88 × 806.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,887.16x = 3,492,733.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,492,733.57/2,887.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.75

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