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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,158.80, 2,969.64 and 1,804.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,158.80, 2,969.64 and 1,804.56 is: 2,482.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,158.80 : 2,969.64 = 1,804.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,158.80/2,969.64 = 1,804.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,158.80x = 2,969.64 × 1,804.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,158.80x = 5,358,893.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,358,893.56/2,158.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,482.35

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