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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,590.80, 3,886.92 and 859.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,590.80, 3,886.92 and 859.56 is: 1,289.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,590.80 : 3,886.92 = 859.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,590.80/3,886.92 = 859.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,590.80x = 3,886.92 × 859.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,590.80x = 3,341,040.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,341,040.96/2,590.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.58

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