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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,159.51, 3,241.70 and 861.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,159.51, 3,241.70 and 861.89 is: 1,293.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,159.51 : 3,241.70 = 861.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,159.51/3,241.70 = 861.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,159.51x = 3,241.70 × 861.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,159.51x = 2,793,988.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,793,988.81/2,159.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,293.81

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