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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,158.56, 3,238.92 and 860.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,158.56, 3,238.92 and 860.94 is: 1,291.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,158.56 : 3,238.92 = 860.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,158.56/3,238.92 = 860.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,158.56x = 3,238.92 × 860.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,158.56x = 2,788,515.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,788,515.78/2,158.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291.84

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