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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,091.44, 3,136.02 and 858.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,091.44, 3,136.02 and 858.22 is: 1,286.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,091.44 : 3,136.02 = 858.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,091.44/3,136.02 = 858.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,091.44x = 3,136.02 × 858.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,091.44x = 2,691,395.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,691,395.08/2,091.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,286.86

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