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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,397.30, 3,596.04 and 858.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,397.30, 3,596.04 and 858.30 is: 1,287.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,397.30 : 3,596.04 = 858.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,397.30/3,596.04 = 858.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,397.30x = 3,596.04 × 858.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,397.30x = 3,086,481.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,086,481.13/2,397.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287.48

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