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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,021.60, 2,789.76 and 1,322.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,021.60, 2,789.76 and 1,322.96 is: 1,825.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,021.60 : 2,789.76 = 1,322.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,021.60/2,789.76 = 1,322.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,021.60x = 2,789.76 × 1,322.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,021.60x = 3,690,740.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,690,740.89/2,021.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,825.65

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