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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,176.22, 3,262.14 and 858.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,176.22, 3,262.14 and 858.14 is: 1,286.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,176.22 : 3,262.14 = 858.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,176.22/3,262.14 = 858.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,176.22x = 3,262.14 × 858.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,176.22x = 2,799,372.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,799,372.82/2,176.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,286.35

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