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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,708.78, 4,062.42 and 859.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,708.78, 4,062.42 and 859.55 is: 1,289.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,708.78 : 4,062.42 = 859.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,708.78/4,062.42 = 859.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,708.78x = 4,062.42 × 859.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,708.78x = 3,491,832.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,491,832.80/2,708.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.08

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