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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,708.69, 4,062.61 and 859.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,708.69, 4,062.61 and 859.56 is: 1,289.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,708.69 : 4,062.61 = 859.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,708.69/4,062.61 = 859.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,708.69x = 4,062.61 × 859.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,708.69x = 3,492,059.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,492,059.20/2,708.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.21

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