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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,158.95, 3,239.04 and 772.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,158.95, 3,239.04 and 772.64 is: 1,159.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,158.95 : 3,239.04 = 772.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,158.95/3,239.04 = 772.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,158.95x = 3,239.04 × 772.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,158.95x = 2,502,606.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,502,606.37/2,158.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.18

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