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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,612.84, 3,919.37 and 857.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,612.84, 3,919.37 and 857.95 is: 1,286.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,612.84 : 3,919.37 = 857.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,612.84/3,919.37 = 857.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,612.84x = 3,919.37 × 857.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,612.84x = 3,362,609.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,362,609.40/2,612.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,286.95

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