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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,614.26, 3,919.35 and 858.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,614.26, 3,919.35 and 858.16 is: 1,286.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,614.26 : 3,919.35 = 858.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,614.26/3,919.35 = 858.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,614.26x = 3,919.35 × 858.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,614.26x = 3,363,419.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,363,419.60/2,614.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,286.57

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