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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,417.91, 3,627.36 and 858.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,417.91, 3,627.36 and 858.33 is: 1,287.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,417.91 : 3,627.36 = 858.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,417.91/3,627.36 = 858.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,417.91x = 3,627.36 × 858.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,417.91x = 3,113,471.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,113,471.91/2,417.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287.67

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