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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,159.98, 3,239.96 and 926.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,159.98, 3,239.96 and 926.59 is: 1,389.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,159.98 : 3,239.96 = 926.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,159.98/3,239.96 = 926.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,159.98x = 3,239.96 × 926.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,159.98x = 3,002,093.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,002,093.70/2,159.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.87

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