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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,158.79, 3,239.76 and 860.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,158.79, 3,239.76 and 860.63 is: 1,291.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,158.79 : 3,239.76 = 860.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,158.79/3,239.76 = 860.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,158.79x = 3,239.76 × 860.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,158.79x = 2,788,234.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,788,234.65/2,158.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291.57

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