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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,910.26, 4,365.40 and 858.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,910.26, 4,365.40 and 858.26 is: 1,287.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,910.26 : 4,365.40 = 858.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,910.26/4,365.40 = 858.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,910.26x = 4,365.40 × 858.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,910.26x = 3,746,648.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,746,648.20/2,910.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287.39

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