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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,938.64, 4,408.02 and 858.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,938.64, 4,408.02 and 858.80 is: 1,288.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,938.64 : 4,408.02 = 858.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,938.64/4,408.02 = 858.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,938.64x = 4,408.02 × 858.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,938.64x = 3,785,607.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,785,607.58/2,938.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288.22

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