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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,089.91, 3,132.59 and 855.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,089.91, 3,132.59 and 855.86 is: 1,282.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,089.91 : 3,132.59 = 855.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,089.91/3,132.59 = 855.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,089.91x = 3,132.59 × 855.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,089.91x = 2,681,038.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,681,038.54/2,089.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282.85

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