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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,156.96, 2,979.60 and 2,077.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,156.96, 2,979.60 and 2,077.04 is: 2,869.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,156.96 : 2,979.60 = 2,077.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,156.96/2,979.60 = 2,077.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,156.96x = 2,979.60 × 2,077.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,156.96x = 6,188,748.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,188,748.38/2,156.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,869.20

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