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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,708.85, 4,063.85 and 859.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,708.85, 4,063.85 and 859.72 is: 1,289.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,708.85 : 4,063.85 = 859.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,708.85/4,063.85 = 859.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,708.85x = 4,063.85 × 859.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,708.85x = 3,493,773.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,493,773.12/2,708.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.76

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