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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,159.12, 3,239.16 and 620

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,159.12, 3,239.16 and 620 is: 930.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,159.12 : 3,239.16 = 620 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,159.12/3,239.16 = 620/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,159.12x = 3,239.16 × 620
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,159.12x = 2,008,279.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,008,279.20/2,159.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.14

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