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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,590.84, 3,886.28 and 859.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,590.84, 3,886.28 and 859.48 is: 1,289.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,590.84 : 3,886.28 = 859.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,590.84/3,886.28 = 859.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,590.84x = 3,886.28 × 859.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,590.84x = 3,340,179.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,340,179.93/2,590.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.23

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