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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,155.48, 3,236.46 and 859.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,155.48, 3,236.46 and 859.48 is: 1,290.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,155.48 : 3,236.46 = 859.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,155.48/3,236.46 = 859.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,155.48x = 3,236.46 × 859.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,155.48x = 2,781,672.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,781,672.64/2,155.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.51

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