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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,159.69, 3,236.78 and 1,379.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,159.69, 3,236.78 and 1,379.45 is: 2,067.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,159.69 : 3,236.78 = 1,379.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,159.69/3,236.78 = 1,379.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,159.69x = 3,236.78 × 1,379.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,159.69x = 4,464,987.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,464,987.71/2,159.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,067.43

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