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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,092.38, 3,138.54 and 859.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,092.38, 3,138.54 and 859.44 is: 1,289.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,092.38 : 3,138.54 = 859.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,092.38/3,138.54 = 859.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,092.38x = 3,138.54 × 859.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,092.38x = 2,697,386.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,697,386.82/2,092.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.15

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