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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,160.35, 2,981.21 and 1,321.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,160.35, 2,981.21 and 1,321.10 is: 1,823.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,160.35 : 2,981.21 = 1,321.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,160.35/2,981.21 = 1,321.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,160.35x = 2,981.21 × 1,321.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,160.35x = 3,938,464.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,938,464.93/2,160.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,823.07

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