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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,708.74, 4,063.02 and 859.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,708.74, 4,063.02 and 859.96 is: 1,289.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,708.74 : 4,063.02 = 859.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,708.74/4,063.02 = 859.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,708.74x = 4,063.02 × 859.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,708.74x = 3,494,034.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,494,034.68/2,708.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.91

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