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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,158.66, 3,237.99 and 860.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,158.66, 3,237.99 and 860.14 is: 1,290.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,158.66 : 3,237.99 = 860.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,158.66/3,237.99 = 860.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,158.66x = 3,237.99 × 860.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,158.66x = 2,785,124.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,785,124.72/2,158.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.21

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