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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,158.36, 3,239.10 and 859.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,158.36, 3,239.10 and 859.08 is: 1,289.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,158.36 : 3,239.10 = 859.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,158.36/3,239.10 = 859.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,158.36x = 3,239.10 × 859.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,158.36x = 2,782,646.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,782,646.03/2,158.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.24

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