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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,159.76, 3,236.40 and 1,293.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,159.76, 3,236.40 and 1,293.06 is: 1,937.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,159.76 : 3,236.40 = 1,293.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,159.76/3,236.40 = 1,293.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,159.76x = 3,236.40 × 1,293.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,159.76x = 4,184,859.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,184,859.38/2,159.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,937.65

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