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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,160.12, 3,234.56 and 1,812.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,160.12, 3,234.56 and 1,812.60 is: 2,714.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,160.12 : 3,234.56 = 1,812.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,160.12/3,234.56 = 1,812.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,160.12x = 3,234.56 × 1,812.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,160.12x = 5,862,963.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,862,963.46/2,160.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,714.18

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