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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,159.01, 3,238.82 and 1,063.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,159.01, 3,238.82 and 1,063.38 is: 1,595.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,159.01 : 3,238.82 = 1,063.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,159.01/3,238.82 = 1,063.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,159.01x = 3,238.82 × 1,063.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,159.01x = 3,444,107.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,444,107.23/2,159.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,595.23

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