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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,158.44, 3,238.48 and 860.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,158.44, 3,238.48 and 860.82 is: 1,291.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,158.44 : 3,238.48 = 860.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,158.44/3,238.48 = 860.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,158.44x = 3,238.48 × 860.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,158.44x = 2,787,748.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,787,748.35/2,158.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291.56

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