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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,159.13, 3,238.68 and 927.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,159.13, 3,238.68 and 927.40 is: 1,391.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,159.13 : 3,238.68 = 927.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,159.13/3,238.68 = 927.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,159.13x = 3,238.68 × 927.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,159.13x = 3,003,551.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,003,551.83/2,159.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391.10

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