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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,158.40, 3,237.92 and 860.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,158.40, 3,237.92 and 860.80 is: 1,291.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,158.40 : 3,237.92 = 860.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,158.40/3,237.92 = 860.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,158.40x = 3,237.92 × 860.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,158.40x = 2,787,201.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,787,201.54/2,158.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291.33

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