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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,160.00, 2,980.55 and 1,215.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,160.00, 2,980.55 and 1,215.89 is: 1,677.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,160.00 : 2,980.55 = 1,215.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,160.00/2,980.55 = 1,215.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,160.00x = 2,980.55 × 1,215.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,160.00x = 3,624,005.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,624,005.03/2,160.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,677.78

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