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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,160.54, 2,981.64 and 1,276.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,160.54, 2,981.64 and 1,276.32 is: 1,761.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,160.54 : 2,981.64 = 1,276.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,160.54/2,981.64 = 1,276.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,160.54x = 2,981.64 × 1,276.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,160.54x = 3,805,526.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,805,526.76/2,160.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,761.38

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