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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,159.15, 2,979.65 and 1,263.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,159.15, 2,979.65 and 1,263.45 is: 1,743.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,159.15 : 2,979.65 = 1,263.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,159.15/2,979.65 = 1,263.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,159.15x = 2,979.65 × 1,263.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,159.15x = 3,764,632.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,764,632.48/2,159.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,743.58

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