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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,160.87, 3,239.10 and 928.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,160.87, 3,239.10 and 928.59 is: 1,391.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,160.87 : 3,239.10 = 928.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,160.87/3,239.10 = 928.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,160.87x = 3,239.10 × 928.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,160.87x = 3,007,795.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,007,795.87/2,160.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391.94

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