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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,091.82, 3,137.73 and 858.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,091.82, 3,137.73 and 858.37 is: 1,287.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,091.82 : 3,137.73 = 858.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,091.82/3,137.73 = 858.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,091.82x = 3,137.73 × 858.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,091.82x = 2,693,325.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,693,325.46/2,091.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287.55

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