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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,160.65, 2,980.80 and 1,363.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,160.65, 2,980.80 and 1,363.70 is: 1,881.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,160.65 : 2,980.80 = 1,363.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,160.65/2,980.80 = 1,363.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,160.65x = 2,980.80 × 1,363.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,160.65x = 4,064,902.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,064,902.06/2,160.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,881.34

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