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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,938.57, 4,407.43 and 858.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,938.57, 4,407.43 and 858.02 is: 1,286.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,938.57 : 4,407.43 = 858.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,938.57/4,407.43 = 858.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,938.57x = 4,407.43 × 858.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,938.57x = 3,781,663.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,781,663.09/2,938.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,286.91

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