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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,159.28, 3,238.92 and 860.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,159.28, 3,238.92 and 860.76 is: 1,291.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,159.28 : 3,238.92 = 860.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,159.28/3,238.92 = 860.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,159.28x = 3,238.92 × 860.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,159.28x = 2,787,932.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,787,932.78/2,159.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291.14

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