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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,091.32, 3,136.45 and 859.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,091.32, 3,136.45 and 859.07 is: 1,288.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,091.32 : 3,136.45 = 859.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,091.32/3,136.45 = 859.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,091.32x = 3,136.45 × 859.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,091.32x = 2,694,422.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,694,422.26/2,091.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288.39

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