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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,160.69, 3,238.28 and 1,380.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,160.69, 3,238.28 and 1,380.45 is: 2,068.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,160.69 : 3,238.28 = 1,380.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,160.69/3,238.28 = 1,380.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,160.69x = 3,238.28 × 1,380.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,160.69x = 4,470,283.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,470,283.63/2,160.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,068.91

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