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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,339.43, 3,508.67 and 858.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,339.43, 3,508.67 and 858.15 is: 1,287.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,339.43 : 3,508.67 = 858.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,339.43/3,508.67 = 858.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,339.43x = 3,508.67 × 858.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,339.43x = 3,010,946.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,010,946.43/2,339.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287.04

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