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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.03, 3,369.96 and 859.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.03, 3,369.96 and 859.86 is: 1,289.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.03 : 3,369.96 = 859.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.03/3,369.96 = 859.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.03x = 3,369.96 × 859.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.03x = 2,897,693.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,897,693.81/2,247.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.57

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