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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,159.92, 3,238.80 and 1,065.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,159.92, 3,238.80 and 1,065.52 is: 1,597.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,159.92 : 3,238.80 = 1,065.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,159.92/3,238.80 = 1,065.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,159.92x = 3,238.80 × 1,065.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,159.92x = 3,451,006.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,451,006.18/2,159.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,597.75

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