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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,588.92, 3,883.38 and 857.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,588.92, 3,883.38 and 857.56 is: 1,286.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,588.92 : 3,883.38 = 857.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,588.92/3,883.38 = 857.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,588.92x = 3,883.38 × 857.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,588.92x = 3,330,231.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,330,231.35/2,588.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,286.34

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