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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,937.96, 4,406.02 and 858.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,937.96, 4,406.02 and 858.11 is: 1,286.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,937.96 : 4,406.02 = 858.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,937.96/4,406.02 = 858.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,937.96x = 4,406.02 × 858.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,937.96x = 3,780,825.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,780,825.65/2,937.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,286.89

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