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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,396.64, 3,595.44 and 858.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,396.64, 3,595.44 and 858.72 is: 1,288.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,396.64 : 3,595.44 = 858.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,396.64/3,595.44 = 858.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,396.64x = 3,595.44 × 858.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,396.64x = 3,087,476.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,087,476.24/2,396.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288.25

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