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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,159.16, 3,238.64 and 620.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,159.16, 3,238.64 and 620.16 is: 930.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,159.16 : 3,238.64 = 620.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,159.16/3,238.64 = 620.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,159.16x = 3,238.64 × 620.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,159.16x = 2,008,474.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,008,474.98/2,159.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.21

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