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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,160.04, 3,238.02 and 1,770.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,160.04, 3,238.02 and 1,770.88 is: 2,654.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,160.04 : 3,238.02 = 1,770.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,160.04/3,238.02 = 1,770.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,160.04x = 3,238.02 × 1,770.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,160.04x = 5,734,144.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,734,144.86/2,160.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,654.65

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