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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,139.62, 3,209.43 and 579.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,139.62, 3,209.43 and 579.63 is: 869.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,139.62 : 3,209.43 = 579.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,139.62/3,209.43 = 579.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,139.62x = 3,209.43 × 579.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,139.62x = 1,860,282.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,860,282.64/2,139.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.45

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