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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,092.84, 3,139.80 and 859.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,092.84, 3,139.80 and 859.84 is: 1,289.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,092.84 : 3,139.80 = 859.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,092.84/3,139.80 = 859.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,092.84x = 3,139.80 × 859.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,092.84x = 2,699,725.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,699,725.63/2,092.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.98

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