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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,158.59, 3,237.88 and 859.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,158.59, 3,237.88 and 859.75 is: 1,289.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,158.59 : 3,237.88 = 859.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,158.59/3,237.88 = 859.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,158.59x = 3,237.88 × 859.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,158.59x = 2,783,767.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,783,767.33/2,158.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.62

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