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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,613.17, 3,920.60 and 858.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,613.17, 3,920.60 and 858.20 is: 1,287.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,613.17 : 3,920.60 = 858.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,613.17/3,920.60 = 858.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,613.17x = 3,920.60 × 858.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,613.17x = 3,364,658.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,364,658.92/2,613.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287.58

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