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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,318.24, 3,478.74 and 858.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,318.24, 3,478.74 and 858.41 is: 1,288.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,318.24 : 3,478.74 = 858.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,318.24/3,478.74 = 858.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,318.24x = 3,478.74 × 858.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,318.24x = 2,986,185.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,986,185.20/2,318.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288.13

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