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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,160.79, 3,239.25 and 1,049.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,160.79, 3,239.25 and 1,049.61 is: 1,573.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,160.79 : 3,239.25 = 1,049.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,160.79/3,239.25 = 1,049.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,160.79x = 3,239.25 × 1,049.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,160.79x = 3,399,949.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,399,949.19/2,160.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,573.48

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