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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,589.26, 3,884.16 and 858.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,589.26, 3,884.16 and 858.02 is: 1,287.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,589.26 : 3,884.16 = 858.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,589.26/3,884.16 = 858.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,589.26x = 3,884.16 × 858.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,589.26x = 3,332,686.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,332,686.96/2,589.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287.12

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