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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,160.50, 3,238.01 and 1,380.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,160.50, 3,238.01 and 1,380.20 is: 2,068.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,160.50 : 3,238.01 = 1,380.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,160.50/3,238.01 = 1,380.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,160.50x = 3,238.01 × 1,380.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,160.50x = 4,469,096.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,469,096.76/2,160.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,068.55

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