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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,502.18, 3,752.51 and 858.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,502.18, 3,752.51 and 858.35 is: 1,287.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,502.18 : 3,752.51 = 858.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,502.18/3,752.51 = 858.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,502.18x = 3,752.51 × 858.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,502.18x = 3,220,943.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,220,943.90/2,502.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287.26

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