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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,614.55, 3,922.31 and 859.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,614.55, 3,922.31 and 859.65 is: 1,289.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,614.55 : 3,922.31 = 859.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,614.55/3,922.31 = 859.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,614.55x = 3,922.31 × 859.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,614.55x = 3,371,819.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,371,819.77/2,614.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.64

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