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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,159.29, 3,236.61 and 1,119.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,159.29, 3,236.61 and 1,119.03 is: 1,677.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,159.29 : 3,236.61 = 1,119.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,159.29/3,236.61 = 1,119.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,159.29x = 3,236.61 × 1,119.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,159.29x = 3,621,863.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,621,863.69/2,159.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,677.34

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