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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,091.04, 3,137.77 and 859.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,091.04, 3,137.77 and 859.33 is: 1,289.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,091.04 : 3,137.77 = 859.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,091.04/3,137.77 = 859.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,091.04x = 3,137.77 × 859.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,091.04x = 2,696,384.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,696,384.89/2,091.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.50

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