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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,590.26, 3,885.93 and 858.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,590.26, 3,885.93 and 858.90 is: 1,288.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,590.26 : 3,885.93 = 858.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,590.26/3,885.93 = 858.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,590.26x = 3,885.93 × 858.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,590.26x = 3,337,625.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,337,625.28/2,590.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288.53

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