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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,318.63, 3,477.87 and 857.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,318.63, 3,477.87 and 857.75 is: 1,286.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,318.63 : 3,477.87 = 857.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,318.63/3,477.87 = 857.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,318.63x = 3,477.87 × 857.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,318.63x = 2,983,125.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,983,125.60/2,318.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,286.59

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