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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,319.78, 3,477.78 and 858.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,319.78, 3,477.78 and 858.18 is: 1,286.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,319.78 : 3,477.78 = 858.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,319.78/3,477.78 = 858.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,319.78x = 3,477.78 × 858.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,319.78x = 2,984,561.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,984,561.24/2,319.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,286.57

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