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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,418.42, 3,626.82 and 858.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,418.42, 3,626.82 and 858.36 is: 1,287.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,418.42 : 3,626.82 = 858.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,418.42/3,626.82 = 858.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,418.42x = 3,626.82 × 858.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,418.42x = 3,113,117.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,113,117.22/2,418.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287.25

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