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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,159.67, 3,240.23 and 1,336.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,159.67, 3,240.23 and 1,336.80 is: 2,005.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,159.67 : 3,240.23 = 1,336.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,159.67/3,240.23 = 1,336.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,159.67x = 3,240.23 × 1,336.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,159.67x = 4,331,539.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,331,539.46/2,159.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,005.65

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