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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,159.93, 2,980.74 and 1,275.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,159.93, 2,980.74 and 1,275.73 is: 1,760.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,159.93 : 2,980.74 = 1,275.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,159.93/2,980.74 = 1,275.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,159.93x = 2,980.74 × 1,275.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,159.93x = 3,802,623.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,802,623.70/2,159.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,760.53

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