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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,091.75, 3,137.49 and 858.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,091.75, 3,137.49 and 858.84 is: 1,288.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,091.75 : 3,137.49 = 858.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,091.75/3,137.49 = 858.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,091.75x = 3,137.49 × 858.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,091.75x = 2,694,601.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,694,601.91/2,091.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288.20

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