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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,159.08, 3,237.93 and 926.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,159.08, 3,237.93 and 926.16 is: 1,388.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,159.08 : 3,237.93 = 926.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,159.08/3,237.93 = 926.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,159.08x = 3,237.93 × 926.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,159.08x = 2,998,829.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,998,829.11/2,159.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.94

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