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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,091.68, 3,134.28 and 858.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,091.68, 3,134.28 and 858.06 is: 1,285.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,091.68 : 3,134.28 = 858.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,091.68/3,134.28 = 858.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,091.68x = 3,134.28 × 858.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,091.68x = 2,689,400.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,689,400.30/2,091.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,285.76

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