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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,158.50, 3,236.03 and 859.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,158.50, 3,236.03 and 859.62 is: 1,288.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,158.50 : 3,236.03 = 859.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,158.50/3,236.03 = 859.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,158.50x = 3,236.03 × 859.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,158.50x = 2,781,756.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,781,756.11/2,158.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288.75

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