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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,612.97, 3,919.62 and 858.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,612.97, 3,919.62 and 858.15 is: 1,287.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,612.97 : 3,919.62 = 858.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,612.97/3,919.62 = 858.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,612.97x = 3,919.62 × 858.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,612.97x = 3,363,621.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,363,621.90/2,612.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287.28

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