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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,588.04, 3,881.70 and 856.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,588.04, 3,881.70 and 856.68 is: 1,284.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,588.04 : 3,881.70 = 856.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,588.04/3,881.70 = 856.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,588.04x = 3,881.70 × 856.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,588.04x = 3,325,374.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,325,374.76/2,588.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,284.90

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