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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,159.66, 3,239.49 and 861.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,159.66, 3,239.49 and 861.14 is: 1,291.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,159.66 : 3,239.49 = 861.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,159.66/3,239.49 = 861.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,159.66x = 3,239.49 × 861.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,159.66x = 2,789,654.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,789,654.42/2,159.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291.71

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