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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,159.32, 3,239.44 and 860.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,159.32, 3,239.44 and 860.72 is: 1,291.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,159.32 : 3,239.44 = 860.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,159.32/3,239.44 = 860.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,159.32x = 3,239.44 × 860.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,159.32x = 2,788,250.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,788,250.80/2,159.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291.26

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