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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,159.63, 3,239.44 and 620.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,159.63, 3,239.44 and 620.63 is: 930.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,159.63 : 3,239.44 = 620.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,159.63/3,239.44 = 620.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,159.63x = 3,239.44 × 620.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,159.63x = 2,010,493.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,010,493.65/2,159.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.94

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