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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,160.04, 2,980.74 and 1,228.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,160.04, 2,980.74 and 1,228.52 is: 1,695.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,160.04 : 2,980.74 = 1,228.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,160.04/2,980.74 = 1,228.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,160.04x = 2,980.74 × 1,228.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,160.04x = 3,661,898.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,661,898.70/2,160.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,695.29

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