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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,588.63, 3,883.01 and 857.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,588.63, 3,883.01 and 857.25 is: 1,285.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,588.63 : 3,883.01 = 857.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,588.63/3,883.01 = 857.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,588.63x = 3,883.01 × 857.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,588.63x = 3,328,706.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,328,706.04/2,588.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,285.90

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