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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,159.44, 3,240.27 and 926.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,159.44, 3,240.27 and 926.53 is: 1,390.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,159.44 : 3,240.27 = 926.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,159.44/3,240.27 = 926.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,159.44x = 3,240.27 × 926.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,159.44x = 3,002,199.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,002,199.26/2,159.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,390.27

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