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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,938.18, 4,407.20 and 858.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,938.18, 4,407.20 and 858.10 is: 1,287.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,938.18 : 4,407.20 = 858.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,938.18/4,407.20 = 858.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,938.18x = 4,407.20 × 858.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,938.18x = 3,781,791.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,781,791.99/2,938.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287.12

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