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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,159.20, 3,236.09 and 925.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,159.20, 3,236.09 and 925.16 is: 1,386.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,159.20 : 3,236.09 = 925.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,159.20/3,236.09 = 925.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,159.20x = 3,236.09 × 925.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,159.20x = 2,993,904.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,993,904.49/2,159.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.58

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