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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,419.95, 3,627.62 and 858.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,419.95, 3,627.62 and 858.95 is: 1,287.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,419.95 : 3,627.62 = 858.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,419.95/3,627.62 = 858.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,419.95x = 3,627.62 × 858.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,419.95x = 3,115,944.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,115,944.20/2,419.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287.61

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