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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,092.69, 3,137.24 and 859.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,092.69, 3,137.24 and 859.33 is: 1,288.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,092.69 : 3,137.24 = 859.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,092.69/3,137.24 = 859.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,092.69x = 3,137.24 × 859.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,092.69x = 2,695,924.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,695,924.45/2,092.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288.26

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