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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,590.59, 3,885.05 and 858.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,590.59, 3,885.05 and 858.75 is: 1,287.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,590.59 : 3,885.05 = 858.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,590.59/3,885.05 = 858.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,590.59x = 3,885.05 × 858.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,590.59x = 3,336,282.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,336,282.39/2,590.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287.85

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