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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,159.05, 3,238.93 and 926.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,159.05, 3,238.93 and 926.48 is: 1,389.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,159.05 : 3,238.93 = 926.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,159.05/3,238.93 = 926.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,159.05x = 3,238.93 × 926.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,159.05x = 3,000,803.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,000,803.87/2,159.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.87

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