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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,159.08, 3,238.98 and 926.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,159.08, 3,238.98 and 926.52 is: 1,389.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,159.08 : 3,238.98 = 926.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,159.08/3,238.98 = 926.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,159.08x = 3,238.98 × 926.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,159.08x = 3,000,979.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,000,979.75/2,159.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.93

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