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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,319.96, 3,477.74 and 858.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,319.96, 3,477.74 and 858.12 is: 1,286.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,319.96 : 3,477.74 = 858.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,319.96/3,477.74 = 858.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,319.96x = 3,477.74 × 858.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,319.96x = 2,984,318.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,984,318.25/2,319.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,286.37

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