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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,708.19, 4,062.56 and 859.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,708.19, 4,062.56 and 859.86 is: 1,289.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,708.19 : 4,062.56 = 859.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,708.19/4,062.56 = 859.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,708.19x = 4,062.56 × 859.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,708.19x = 3,493,228.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,493,228.54/2,708.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.88

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