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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,176.59, 3,262.22 and 859.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,176.59, 3,262.22 and 859.02 is: 1,287.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,176.59 : 3,262.22 = 859.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,176.59/3,262.22 = 859.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,176.59x = 3,262.22 × 859.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,176.59x = 2,802,307.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,802,307.93/2,176.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287.48

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