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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,159.63, 3,240.05 and 860.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,159.63, 3,240.05 and 860.79 is: 1,291.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,159.63 : 3,240.05 = 860.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,159.63/3,240.05 = 860.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,159.63x = 3,240.05 × 860.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,159.63x = 2,788,998.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,788,998.34/2,159.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291.43

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