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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,159.52, 3,239.76 and 861.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,159.52, 3,239.76 and 861.12 is: 1,291.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,159.52 : 3,239.76 = 861.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,159.52/3,239.76 = 861.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,159.52x = 3,239.76 × 861.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,159.52x = 2,789,822.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,789,822.13/2,159.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291.87

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