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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,911, 4,367.24 and 859

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,911, 4,367.24 and 859 is: 1,288.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,911 : 4,367.24 = 859 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,911/4,367.24 = 859/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,911x = 4,367.24 × 859
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,911x = 3,751,459.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,751,459.16/2,911
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288.72

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