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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,227.96, 3,341.94 and 859

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,227.96, 3,341.94 and 859 is: 1,288.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,227.96 : 3,341.94 = 859 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,227.96/3,341.94 = 859/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,227.96x = 3,341.94 × 859
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,227.96x = 2,870,726.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,870,726.46/2,227.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288.50

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