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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,160.45, 2,981.34 and 1,276.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,160.45, 2,981.34 and 1,276.20 is: 1,761.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,160.45 : 2,981.34 = 1,276.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,160.45/2,981.34 = 1,276.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,160.45x = 2,981.34 × 1,276.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,160.45x = 3,804,786.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,804,786.11/2,160.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,761.11

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