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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,160.36, 2,977.44 and 1,860.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,160.36, 2,977.44 and 1,860.84 is: 2,564.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,160.36 : 2,977.44 = 1,860.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,160.36/2,977.44 = 1,860.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,160.36x = 2,977.44 × 1,860.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,160.36x = 5,540,539.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,540,539.45/2,160.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,564.64

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