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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,589.67, 3,884.46 and 858.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,589.67, 3,884.46 and 858.25 is: 1,287.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,589.67 : 3,884.46 = 858.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,589.67/3,884.46 = 858.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,589.67x = 3,884.46 × 858.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,589.67x = 3,333,837.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,333,837.80/2,589.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287.36

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