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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,091.42, 3,137.13 and 858.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,091.42, 3,137.13 and 858.50 is: 1,287.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,091.42 : 3,137.13 = 858.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,091.42/3,137.13 = 858.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,091.42x = 3,137.13 × 858.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,091.42x = 2,693,222.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,693,222.18/2,091.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287.75

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