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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,158.74, 3,239.70 and 860.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,158.74, 3,239.70 and 860.28 is: 1,291.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,158.74 : 3,239.70 = 860.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,158.74/3,239.70 = 860.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,158.74x = 3,239.70 × 860.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,158.74x = 2,787,049.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,787,049.12/2,158.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291.05

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