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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,160.32, 2,980.80 and 1,462.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,160.32, 2,980.80 and 1,462.40 is: 2,017.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,160.32 : 2,980.80 = 1,462.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,160.32/2,980.80 = 1,462.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,160.32x = 2,980.80 × 1,462.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,160.32x = 4,359,121.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,359,121.92/2,160.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,017.81

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