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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,159.24, 2,979.69 and 1,275.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,159.24, 2,979.69 and 1,275.12 is: 1,759.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,159.24 : 2,979.69 = 1,275.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,159.24/2,979.69 = 1,275.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,159.24x = 2,979.69 × 1,275.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,159.24x = 3,799,462.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,799,462.31/2,159.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,759.63

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