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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,159.14, 3,238.82 and 925.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,159.14, 3,238.82 and 925.69 is: 1,388.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,159.14 : 3,238.82 = 925.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,159.14/3,238.82 = 925.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,159.14x = 3,238.82 × 925.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,159.14x = 2,998,143.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,998,143.29/2,159.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.58

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