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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,160.46, 2,981.28 and 1,276.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,160.46, 2,981.28 and 1,276.03 is: 1,760.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,160.46 : 2,981.28 = 1,276.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,160.46/2,981.28 = 1,276.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,160.46x = 2,981.28 × 1,276.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,160.46x = 3,804,202.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,804,202.72/2,160.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,760.83

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