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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,159.16, 3,238.74 and 860.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,159.16, 3,238.74 and 860.64 is: 1,290.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,159.16 : 3,238.74 = 860.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,159.16/3,238.74 = 860.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,159.16x = 3,238.74 × 860.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,159.16x = 2,787,389.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,787,389.19/2,159.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.96

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