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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,708.81, 4,062.59 and 859.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,708.81, 4,062.59 and 859.58 is: 1,289.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,708.81 : 4,062.59 = 859.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,708.81/4,062.59 = 859.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,708.81x = 4,062.59 × 859.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,708.81x = 3,492,102.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,492,102.95/2,708.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.17

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