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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,708.36, 4,062.84 and 859.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,708.36, 4,062.84 and 859.64 is: 1,289.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,708.36 : 4,062.84 = 859.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,708.36/4,062.84 = 859.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,708.36x = 4,062.84 × 859.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,708.36x = 3,492,579.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,492,579.78/2,708.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.56

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