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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,319.72, 3,479.10 and 857.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,319.72, 3,479.10 and 857.88 is: 1,286.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,319.72 : 3,479.10 = 857.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,319.72/3,479.10 = 857.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,319.72x = 3,479.10 × 857.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,319.72x = 2,984,650.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,984,650.31/2,319.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,286.64

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