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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,938.20, 4,406.40 and 858.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,938.20, 4,406.40 and 858.04 is: 1,286.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,938.20 : 4,406.40 = 858.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,938.20/4,406.40 = 858.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,938.20x = 4,406.40 × 858.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,938.20x = 3,780,867.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,780,867.46/2,938.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,286.80

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