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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,590.75, 3,886.73 and 859.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,590.75, 3,886.73 and 859.38 is: 1,289.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,590.75 : 3,886.73 = 859.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,590.75/3,886.73 = 859.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,590.75x = 3,886.73 × 859.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,590.75x = 3,340,178.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,340,178.03/2,590.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.27

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