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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,502.28, 3,753.42 and 858.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,502.28, 3,753.42 and 858.76 is: 1,288.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,502.28 : 3,753.42 = 858.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,502.28/3,753.42 = 858.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,502.28x = 3,753.42 × 858.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,502.28x = 3,223,286.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,223,286.96/2,502.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288.14

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