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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,160.06, 2,979.34 and 1,497.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,160.06, 2,979.34 and 1,497.07 is: 2,064.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,160.06 : 2,979.34 = 1,497.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,160.06/2,979.34 = 1,497.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,160.06x = 2,979.34 × 1,497.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,160.06x = 4,460,280.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,460,280.53/2,160.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,064.89

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