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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,160.42, 2,979.99 and 1,276.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,160.42, 2,979.99 and 1,276.17 is: 1,760.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,160.42 : 2,979.99 = 1,276.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,160.42/2,979.99 = 1,276.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,160.42x = 2,979.99 × 1,276.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,160.42x = 3,802,973.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,802,973.84/2,160.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,760.29

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