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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,093.02, 3,139.52 and 859.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,093.02, 3,139.52 and 859.56 is: 1,289.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,093.02 : 3,139.52 = 859.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,093.02/3,139.52 = 859.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,093.02x = 3,139.52 × 859.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,093.02x = 2,698,605.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,698,605.81/2,093.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.34

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