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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,160.20, 2,980.32 and 1,414.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,160.20, 2,980.32 and 1,414.59 is: 1,951.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,160.20 : 2,980.32 = 1,414.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,160.20/2,980.32 = 1,414.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,160.20x = 2,980.32 × 1,414.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,160.20x = 4,215,930.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,215,930.87/2,160.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,951.64

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