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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,091.63, 3,136.92 and 859.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,091.63, 3,136.92 and 859.38 is: 1,288.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,091.63 : 3,136.92 = 859.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,091.63/3,136.92 = 859.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,091.63x = 3,136.92 × 859.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,091.63x = 2,695,806.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,695,806.31/2,091.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288.85

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