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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,502.24, 3,753.88 and 858.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,502.24, 3,753.88 and 858.40 is: 1,287.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,502.24 : 3,753.88 = 858.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,502.24/3,753.88 = 858.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,502.24x = 3,753.88 × 858.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,502.24x = 3,222,330.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,222,330.59/2,502.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287.78

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