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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,938.87, 4,407.22 and 858.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,938.87, 4,407.22 and 858.34 is: 1,287.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,938.87 : 4,407.22 = 858.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,938.87/4,407.22 = 858.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,938.87x = 4,407.22 × 858.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,938.87x = 3,782,893.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,782,893.21/2,938.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287.19

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