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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,911.50, 4,368.09 and 859.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,911.50, 4,368.09 and 859.50 is: 1,289.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,911.50 : 4,368.09 = 859.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,911.50/4,368.09 = 859.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,911.50x = 4,368.09 × 859.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,911.50x = 3,754,373.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,754,373.36/2,911.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.50

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