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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,937.52, 4,405.59 and 857.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,937.52, 4,405.59 and 857.08 is: 1,285.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,937.52 : 4,405.59 = 857.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,937.52/4,405.59 = 857.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,937.52x = 4,405.59 × 857.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,937.52x = 3,775,948.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,775,948.58/2,937.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,285.42

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