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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,502.08, 3,752.96 and 858.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,502.08, 3,752.96 and 858.48 is: 1,287.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,502.08 : 3,752.96 = 858.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,502.08/3,752.96 = 858.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,502.08x = 3,752.96 × 858.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,502.08x = 3,221,841.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,221,841.10/2,502.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287.67

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