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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,502.02, 3,752.64 and 858.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,502.02, 3,752.64 and 858.19 is: 1,287.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,502.02 : 3,752.64 = 858.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,502.02/3,752.64 = 858.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,502.02x = 3,752.64 × 858.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,502.02x = 3,220,478.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,220,478.12/2,502.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287.15

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