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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,093.28, 3,139.07 and 859.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,093.28, 3,139.07 and 859.85 is: 1,289.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,093.28 : 3,139.07 = 859.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,093.28/3,139.07 = 859.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,093.28x = 3,139.07 × 859.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,093.28x = 2,699,109.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,699,109.34/2,093.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.42

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