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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,708.24, 4,062.87 and 858.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,708.24, 4,062.87 and 858.86 is: 1,288.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,708.24 : 4,062.87 = 858.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,708.24/4,062.87 = 858.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,708.24x = 4,062.87 × 858.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,708.24x = 3,489,449.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,489,449.91/2,708.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288.45

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