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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,591.08, 3,886.53 and 859.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,591.08, 3,886.53 and 859.69 is: 1,289.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,591.08 : 3,886.53 = 859.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,591.08/3,886.53 = 859.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,591.08x = 3,886.53 × 859.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,591.08x = 3,341,210.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,341,210.98/2,591.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.51

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