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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,092.76, 3,136.44 and 858.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,092.76, 3,136.44 and 858.69 is: 1,286.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,092.76 : 3,136.44 = 858.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,092.76/3,136.44 = 858.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,092.76x = 3,136.44 × 858.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,092.76x = 2,693,229.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,693,229.66/2,092.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,286.93

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