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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,158.60, 3,238.04 and 859.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,158.60, 3,238.04 and 859.90 is: 1,289.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,158.60 : 3,238.04 = 859.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,158.60/3,238.04 = 859.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,158.60x = 3,238.04 × 859.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,158.60x = 2,784,390.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,784,390.60/2,158.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.91

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