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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,708.10, 4,062.15 and 859.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,708.10, 4,062.15 and 859.41 is: 1,289.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,708.10 : 4,062.15 = 859.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,708.10/4,062.15 = 859.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,708.10x = 4,062.15 × 859.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,708.10x = 3,491,052.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,491,052.33/2,708.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.12

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