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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,160.26, 2,980.74 and 1,276.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,160.26, 2,980.74 and 1,276.22 is: 1,760.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,160.26 : 2,980.74 = 1,276.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,160.26/2,980.74 = 1,276.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,160.26x = 2,980.74 × 1,276.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,160.26x = 3,804,069.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,804,069.88/2,160.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,760.93

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