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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,938.52, 4,407.09 and 858.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,938.52, 4,407.09 and 858.08 is: 1,286.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,938.52 : 4,407.09 = 858.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,938.52/4,407.09 = 858.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,938.52x = 4,407.09 × 858.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,938.52x = 3,781,635.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,781,635.79/2,938.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,286.92

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