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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,319.75, 3,479.40 and 858.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,319.75, 3,479.40 and 858.90 is: 1,288.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,319.75 : 3,479.40 = 858.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,319.75/3,479.40 = 858.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,319.75x = 3,479.40 × 858.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,319.75x = 2,988,456.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,988,456.66/2,319.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288.27

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