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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,158.92, 2,980.67 and 1,712.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,158.92, 2,980.67 and 1,712.61 is: 2,364.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,158.92 : 2,980.67 = 1,712.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,158.92/2,980.67 = 1,712.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,158.92x = 2,980.67 × 1,712.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,158.92x = 5,104,716.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,104,716.69/2,158.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,364.48

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