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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,160.60, 3,236.10 and 1,872.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,160.60, 3,236.10 and 1,872.60 is: 2,804.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,160.60 : 3,236.10 = 1,872.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,160.60/3,236.10 = 1,872.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,160.60x = 3,236.10 × 1,872.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,160.60x = 6,059,920.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,059,920.86/2,160.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,804.74

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