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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,160.32, 2,981.68 and 1,276.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,160.32, 2,981.68 and 1,276.08 is: 1,761.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,160.32 : 2,981.68 = 1,276.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,160.32/2,981.68 = 1,276.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,160.32x = 2,981.68 × 1,276.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,160.32x = 3,804,862.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,804,862.21/2,160.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,761.25

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