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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,911.50, 4,367.49 and 859.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,911.50, 4,367.49 and 859.50 is: 1,289.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,911.50 : 4,367.49 = 859.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,911.50/4,367.49 = 859.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,911.50x = 4,367.49 × 859.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,911.50x = 3,753,857.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,753,857.66/2,911.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.32

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