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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,159.56, 3,240.25 and 1,063.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,159.56, 3,240.25 and 1,063.93 is: 1,596.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,159.56 : 3,240.25 = 1,063.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,159.56/3,240.25 = 1,063.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,159.56x = 3,240.25 × 1,063.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,159.56x = 3,447,399.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,447,399.18/2,159.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,596.34

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