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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,159.28, 2,979.36 and 1,373.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,159.28, 2,979.36 and 1,373.04 is: 1,894.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,159.28 : 2,979.36 = 1,373.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,159.28/2,979.36 = 1,373.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,159.28x = 2,979.36 × 1,373.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,159.28x = 4,090,780.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,090,780.45/2,159.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,894.51

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