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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,159.51, 3,239.60 and 926.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,159.51, 3,239.60 and 926.93 is: 1,390.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,159.51 : 3,239.60 = 926.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,159.51/3,239.60 = 926.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,159.51x = 3,239.60 × 926.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,159.51x = 3,002,861.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,002,861.60/2,159.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,390.53

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